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Graduate programmes

Whether you’re involved in commercial deal making, analyzing markets or moving energy all over the world – you’ll be part of a company committed to growing our business – and your career

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To find a suitable role, use our candidate matching tool below. Here you’ll find the position that’s right for you and be given the opportunity to apply.

 

Please note: You can apply to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year. If you make multiple applications within the same academic year, then we will only process the first application you make, and you’ll be withdrawn from any subsequent applications. The list of matched roles below are in no particular order. We recommend you explore each role that is suggested for you and apply to the one you’re most interested in.

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Please note: vacancies are filled on an ongoing basis after opening and we may close applications before the stated deadline. We highly recommend you submit your application as early as possible in order to be considered for the opportunity of your choice. 

 

Overview

bp Singapore offers graduate opportunities in the fascinating world of trading and shipping as well as finance and risk.

 

Our graduate programme is global in nature, meaning wherever you’re based you will benefit from the same outstanding training, development and support. Alongside this, the rotational structure of our programme has been developed to give you choice which means you will be challenged in many different ways, all of which to build your confidence, expertise and experience at pace giving you flexibility to eventually take your career in a direction that suits you best.

Our graduate programmes

Applications for the 2025 graduate programmes are now open and will close on 4 October 2024.

Trading & shipping development programme
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As one of the world’s most developed commodity trading businesses, our trading & shipping (T&S) arm keeps the planet’s energy moving.

 

With an extensive portfolio and expertise in physical supply and trading, bespoke financial structures, this part of bp helps around 12,000 customers make the most of their assets – all while offering people like you an excellent place to begin a rewarding career. 

 

Alongside a unique opportunity to act as a key integrator of multi-energy solutions across bp, T&S is perfectly placed to support the company’s journey to net zero while delivering distinctive competitive advantage. To do this, we’ll need to be constantly pursuing commercial opportunities. Optimizing our core businesses. Looking for new revenue streams.

 

Striving for more innovative digital and customer solutions, as well as building closer collaboration across bp and beyond. Throughout, the deep expertise and leadership of our people will be key to helping us continue to be one of the world’s leading energy traders.

That’s why we’re looking for the sharpest minds and brightest talent, and empowering them to progress in our inclusive and agile culture. By joining T&S, you’ll have the opportunity to be a part of it all, while working with some of the most dynamic, diverse and high performing teams around.

 

The team will be on hand to ensure that you’re involved in projects and roles of significant value – giving you exposure to markets, deal making and stretch opportunities. There’s also an excellent chance that you’ll be involved in new and exciting projects, such as unexplored areas of analysis, optimization or commercial opportunity. And, whether you’re learning on the job or in the classroom, joining our T&S programme is the perfect springboard to a rewarding career.

 

On top of this, you’ll have a buddy and mentor assigned to you, helping you to navigate the organization, guide your development and learn what it takes to be successful in your career.

Finance and risk development programme
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No other graduate programme provides you the same breadth of experiences across finance and multiple risk management areas. 

 

Through the programme, you can expect to build a strong understanding of how risk is assessed, measured and actively managed in an energy trading business. Our risk functions are integral to the T&S organization and interact with the trading benches and other commercial functions to provide an invaluable insight into the management of our business.

 

Role rotations include credit risk, commodity risk, operational risk and commercial development. 

For the upcoming 2025 season, we will not be accepting applications for this programme. 

How we do it

Now you know a little more about what we do, we’d like to take the opportunity to share some details around how we do it, and why our approach makes us stand out from the crowd. 

At bp, we take great pride in our open and collaborative approach to commercialism, and the support we offer to our people as they use their drive, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial edge to contribute to our success. We’re also strong believers in equality and inclusion. It’s one of the reasons why we maintain a flat structure and have open trading floor plan – giving you access to colleagues from diverse backgrounds, with differing perspectives and levels of experience.
We take talent from diverse backgrounds who have an interest in financial markets and have the drive and aptitude to succeed. If you can bring a commercial focus, entrepreneurial mindset, curiosity and flexibility, our trading & shipping programme will connect you with some of the very best training and development in the industry. We’re talking responsibility from day one. Roles and projects that impact the bottom line. Field trips to refineries, ships, tank farms and beyond. A buddy scheme pairing you up with a current employee. And much, much more besides. If you’re looking to learn and grow your skills, there really is no better place to do so than with bp.
We know that our success is directly linked to behaving ethically and looking after what matters most – our people. It’s why we’ve worked so hard to build T&S into a welcoming environment where representation and inclusion are always top of mind. Where the mental health and well-being of every colleague is respected and safeguarded – both inside and out of work. Where employees have a voice – they’re actively encouraged to share their ideas while we listen. Where we play by the rules, striking deals in an ethical and responsible way. And where outreach programs help us give back to the diverse communities our employees represent. Put simply, this is trading with a purpose – and we all profit as a result.
Joining T&S as a student or graduate is your opportunity to transform your future – and play an integral part in helping us do likewise. As previously mentioned, we’ve got ambitious plans to reinvent bp, starting with achieving net zero status across our operations by 2050 or sooner, and cutting the carbon intensity of the products we sell by 50% in the same timeframe. Alongside this, we’re increasing the proportion of investment we make into non-oil and gas business. For you, that means developing your skills during a pivotal moment of our history and applying your talents to high profile initiatives set to redefine our role within the energy industry. Make a success of it, and there’s no telling how far you could go within bp after you complete your programme.

Rewards and benefits

  • A competitive salary.
  • Additional financial rewards for individual or team performance.
  • Generous holiday.

Requirements

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  • Be a final-year student or have less than two years’ professional work experience.
  • A passion for, and commitment to, responsible energy. 
  • Strong academic record in any degree discipline (bachelor’s/master’s degree).

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