Energy Marketing Graduate Programme

Reference Number GRAD0008

Energy Marketing Graduate Programme

Country United Kingdom, Singapore City unknown Function/Discipline Energy Marketing Employment Category Graduate This role is offered on local conditions Working Hours Standard hours apply Full/Part-Time Full Time Number of Roles Available 3 Salary Excellent salary and benefits package

Position Summary The Energy Marketing and Trading International Graduate Development Programme (IGDP) is designed to prepare you for a career in the global wholesale energy markets. BG Group is a leading practitioner in marketing and trading across Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), oil and piped natural gas, with operations based in Houston, UK, Singapore and Brisbane.  During this programme you will fulfil a number of varied roles to build your experience and understanding of the business, and will have direct exposure to many of the critical commercial decisions we take on a daily basis. On completion of the graduate programme you could move into a position within one of our marketing and trading businesses.  Taking on this challenge, you’ll be a part of our ever-growing organisation. This is your chance to work at a rapidly growing business with real challenges, real rewards and a very real opportunity to progress your international career.

Key Accountabilities During the course of the two-year IGDP, you will work within a number of roles. This will provide plenty of opportunity to establish which part of the energy marketing business most suits your skills and interests. We expect you to carry out real on the job training in our various departments including spending at least placement on an international assignment in one or more of our global locations.  The specific assignments will vary but could include gas or LNG trading, quantitative analytics, operations and scheduling, ship chartering, risk control and finance and back office roles. You will work closely with an integrated team of technical, commercial and operational experts, carry out analysis of real commercial opportunities and assist the team in the projects delivery - everyone is expected to add value to the bottom line. Much of what you learn will be on the job. But you will also benefit from technical training, including courses on the fundamentals of the gas chain, risk analysis, as well as an introduction to our numerous software packages.  Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice is adhered to at all times. In addition to any specific accountability for health, safety, security and the environment, all employees are accountable for ensuring that they take care of themselves and adopt exemplary safe behaviours.

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute Minimum qualification: 2:1 Bachelors Degree Preferred qualification: Masters Degree or Equivalent  Subjects: Preferably science, mathematics, business, finance or economics.  Strong academic performance is essential, along with high-levels of motivation, ambition and passion for the energy industry. To excel in this role you would need the following qualities and skills: Numeracy and solid quantitative ability  Problem solving and analytical ability A natural communicator with superior relationship building skills  Ability to work under pressure  Creative and innovative problem solving  A desire to work in a demanding, ever-changing environment  Fluent in English, written and verbal, with fluency in at least one other language a plus Since at least one or more of your placements will be based overseas, you must be prepared to live and work away from home for extended periods. You must also have the confidence, influence, and cultural sensitivity to make the most of this opportunity. You are expected to build internal and external networks amongst peers and BG colleagues across functions and countries.

Additional Information for External Candidates BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates. Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date without prior notice.

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