Commercial Industrial Placement - Global Trading

Finance, Analytics, Data, Maths, Business.

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. 

What role you will play in our team

We are now recruiting for our 2027 Industrial Placement Programme and we are looking for people who can think analytically, enjoy innovating and want to apply their skills to solve real challenges in a trading environment. If this sounds like you, please apply to join us!

While on placement with ExxonMobil you will have support and guidance from managers, supervisors and recent graduates to enable you to apply your degree knowledge and fulfil your potential, gaining confidence and experience as an individual, and learning new skills in a real trading environment.

What you will do

You could find yourself working directly with front-line traders on an energy desk, or in the Trading Analytics team, performing market analysis for a commodity that includes using proprietary and third-party data to support trading decisions. Or you could find yourself supporting trading teams in the areas of risk management or crude oil optimisation. 

Whichever team you are in, you’ll have real responsibility from day one and we’ll provide a supportive, exciting, learning environment, where you can develop a solid foundation of professional skills.  

The first month of your placement will set you up for success with a comprehensive induction. You’ll have the chance to experience working in a large scale global trading organisation first hand to grow foundational trading skills and experience.

As your placement progresses you’ll have opportunity to seek out and take on special projects that advance both the business and your personal development.

About you

To be eligible for this role, you must:

  • Be in the penultimate year of your degree course. 
  • Be expecting a minimum of a 2:1 in any STEM subject.
  • Be seeking to gain work experience on a 13 month paid Industrial Placement commencing in July 2027.
  • 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 
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  • Deadline
    October 18th, 2026
  • Starting
    July 2027
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above (expected)
  • Duration
    13 months
  • Location
    London
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  • All STEM disciplines
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