Commercial University New Hire – Trader Development Program

Job Description

2027 University New Hire – Commercial | Phillips 66

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Phillips 66, located in Houston, TX, designed for new university graduates. Phillips 66 is a leading energy company dedicated to providing essential energy resources and improving lives globally. The Global Commercial Organization operates as Phillips 66’s market-facing business, focusing on maximizing general interest profitability through strategic feedstock sourcing and asset optimization within a global market presence. This role offers 2027 Commercial University New Hires a structured transition into the professional world, launching their careers within a competitive Trader Development Program and contributing to global market optimization and strategic commodity transactions across the energy value chain.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Houston, TX
• Team: Global Commercial Organization, collaborating globally
• Mission: Maximize general interest profitability, optimize assets, and improve performance by gathering market intelligence, managing risk, developing external relationships, and creating innovative supply chain solutions.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Maximize Profitability: Manage strategic commodity transactions to maximize profitability across the Phillips 66 value chain, including crude oil, refined products, renewable fuels, power, and natural gas.
• Optimize Performance: Gather global market intelligence, manage financial risk, and develop external relationships to optimize assets and improve overall performance.
• Create Solutions: Create innovative supply chain solutions by capitalizing on market opportunities, supported by integrated marine and surface transportation and logistics teams.
• Join Development Program: Participate in the competitive Phillips 66 Trader Development Program, receiving structured training, formal mentorship, and hands-on experience for a successful career in energy trading.
• Engage in Onboarding: Engage in the KATALYST on-boarding program, experiencing a dynamic immersion into the Phillips 66 energy value chain, key businesses, and markets through off-site learnings, case studies, and networking.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Economics, Finance, Mathematics/Data Analytics, Supply Chain Management, or an equivalent field of study. Alternatively, a Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or an MBA. This is an early career role for individuals with a graduation date prior to December 31, 2026, or May 31, 2027.
• Experience: Legally authorized to work in the job posting country and available to work at the Houston, TX headquarters. The role is part of a program specifically designed for university new hires.
• Skills: Demonstrable analytical capability, strong business acumen, high-level verbal and written communication skills, and a keen interest in global markets and energy trading. Candidates should also be curious, inquisitive, and able to think innovatively.
• Bonus: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Prior internship or co-op participation in a related industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Python or related coding languages.