Summer Intern – Commodities Trading

Job Description

Summer Intern – Commodities Trading (Musket)

About Musket and Love’s Family of Companies:

Musket is a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader, and a proud member of the Love’s Family of Companies. Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964, a family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members across North America and Europe. The company’s core business focuses on travel stops and convenience stores, offering products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel, and wholesale fuel customers. Love’s is distinguished by its award-winning culture, commitment to giving back to communities, and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace.

The Love’s Family of Companies also includes Gemini Motor Transport, Speedco and Love’s Truck Care, Trillium (an alternative fuels expert), and TVC Pro-driver.

Basic Purpose:

This is a challenging and immersive ten-week summer internship program designed to fully integrate students into the day-to-day operations of Musket, a dynamic commodities trading company. The program commences with a comprehensive orientation where Summer Interns will gain insights into our company culture, meet our people, and understand the various business lines at Musket. Following this initial training, interns will be strategically placed across multiple business groups, offering a diverse range of potential assignments. These may include roles within supply and trading, alternative fuels, middle office, trade risk and compliance, commercial operations, and other key functions. Summer Interns will be entrusted with real responsibilities, contributing directly to different facets of the business.

Major Responsibilities:

• Market analysis
• Product inventory reconciliation
• Trade risk reporting
• Cost analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Education And Experience:

Education:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Currently enrolled in a four-year university program, at a sophomore level or above
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting/Finance, Computer Science, MIS, or a related field

Experience:

• Past Internship experience is a plus but not necessary.

Skills And Physical Demands:

Skills:

Hard Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• General computer knowledge
• Basic accounting knowledge

Soft Skills:

• Keen attention to detail
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills
• Organization skills
• Critical thinker
• Team player

Typical Physical Demands:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision.