About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Energy, Oil & Gas.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This role supports the commercial origination team by delivering market research, analytical support, transaction evaluation, and customer engagement assistance. It’s an entry-level, developmental position that offers exposure to physical and financial energy markets and a pathway into origination.

• Support originators and traders in identifying, evaluating, and pursuing new business opportunities across energy and commodity markets.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify customer needs, industry trends, and emerging opportunities.
• Develop and maintain analytical models to assess transaction economics, market exposures, and customer value propositions.
• Assist in preparing commercial proposals, customer presentations, pricing analyses, and transaction summaries.
• Support structuring and valuation of physical and financial energy transactions.
• Monitor energy market fundamentals, regulatory developments, industry news, and economic conditions that impact commercial opportunities.
• Compile and analyze customer, market, and transactional data to support origination strategies.
• Partner with Trading, Risk Management, Credit, Legal, and Operations throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Maintain customer, prospect, and transaction information within designated systems and databases.
• Assist with customer meetings, conference participation, and business development activities.
• Perform ad hoc analysis, tasks, and special projects as requested by commercial leadership.

Estimated pay: $83,665 per year (estimated).

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Minimum Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Energy Management, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field required by the start date.
• 0–3 years of professional experience; relevant internships or co-op experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for customer meetings and industry events.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Strong business acumen and professional presence.
• Commitment to teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning.

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Other Qualifications & Skills

• Interest in energy markets, commodities trading, business development, and commercial strategy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data analysis tools, visualization platforms, or programming (Python, SQL, VBA) preferred.
• Ability to interpret market data and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across functional teams.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow in a commercial environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer-focused mindset and relationship-building capabilities.

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Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Frequently sits; may occasionally stand, walk, stoop, or kneel.
• Regular use of hands and fingers for computer usage and office equipment.
• Occasionally lift objects up to 10 pounds.
• Requires good close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work performed in a hybrid environment (home-based and office-based) with moderate noise levels.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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Career Path & Development

This position is designed as a developmental track into an Origination role. With coaching, mentorship, and demonstrated commercial aptitude, responsibilities may expand to include customer ownership, commercial negotiations, transaction structuring, and increased leadership in deal execution.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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