Global Trading Commercial Graduate

Finance, Data, Maths, Analytics, Business, AI.

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimise our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Our Global Trading Team
Graduates joining us are offered long-term career development.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. 

ExxonMobil Global Trading is where we trade oil, natural gas, and energy products safely and responsibly around the world. We leverage our expertise in analytics, logistics, origination, and knowledge of energy markets to maximise the value of our global assets and deliver industry-leading results. This is an exciting time to join our growing trading team and be an integral part of ExxonMobil!

What you will do

As a Global Trading commercial graduate you will be furnished with a real job from day one,  gaining hands on experience, to help cultivate foundational trading skills to establish your own career path. 

Areas to apply:

As a Global Trading commercial graduate, you will be furnished with a real job from day one, gaining hands on experience, to help cultivate foundational trading skills to establish your own career path.

Your first role will be determined by which team you apply to: -  

Trader Development Program (TDP) – Our Trader Development Program (TDP) is a fast paced, competitive program that will enable you to develop the competencies and skills required to become a successful energy trader at ExxonMobil. You will complete multiple trading role rotations to gain crucial experience in operations, risk and analytics. Throughout your time on the TDP you will receive formal training as well as mentoring and feedback from Senior Traders to further your development. All of this will lead to a formal end of Program assessment. If successful, you will be ready to commence your career as a trader enjoying roles with increasing complexity, responsibility and market exposure.

Trading Analytics, Data and AI – The Trading Analytics teams combine deep market analysis with advanced data, technology, and AI capabilities to enhance decision-making across our energy trading and commercial businesses. Working closely with trading desks and commercial origination teams, you will leverage proprietary and third-party data to uncover actionable insights, identify opportunities across physical and derivative markets, and develop data-driven market views that support commercial decisions. You will gain hands-on experience in software development, data science and visualisation, solve complex big data challenges, and rapidly prototype innovative solutions. By staying ahead of market developments, assessing their impact on market fundamentals and sentiment, and applying the latest AI technologies to real-world trading challenges, you will help translate complex information into clear, commercially relevant insights that drive strategy and performance across the business.

About you

To be eligible for this role, you must:

  • Have at least a 2:1 degree in any STEM subject  
  • Be graduating in 2027 or have graduated in the last 3 years (2026-2024).
  • Be able to demonstrate:
    • A strong attention to detail
    • Analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
    • An interest in physical commodities and financial markets
    • The ability to communicate, collaborate and work effectively with an international team environment
    • Leadership capabilities

Relevant work experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's in it for you?

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

You will also receive:

  • Competitive starting salary
  • Defined Benefit Pension scheme
  • Share incentive plan
  • Private healthcare for employees and their families
  • Resettlement allowance (subject to eligibility)

What are the next steps?

If you are Interested, you can apply now.

If your application is not successful at any stage we will let you know as soon as we can.

If your application meets or exceeds our minimum criteria following the closing date, you will be invited to take part in a behavioural assessment.

Successful candidates will subsequently be invited to participate in a Zoom interview including a technical competency assessment.

For candidates who successfully navigate the steps above, our final round, encompasses a one day assessment, in January.

ExxonMobil recognises that recruiting and developing the right people is key to our success and so we look for applicants who demonstrate the right skills, attitudes, capability and potential. Our processes are designed to be robust, engaging and consistent.

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  • Deadline
    October 25th, 2026
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    London
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  • All STEM disciplines
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