Summer Intern: Commodities Operations

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London, Greater London, England, GBR
In-Office
Internship
Logistics • Energy • Financial Services • Industrial
The Role
Six-week operations internship rotating through settlements, documentation, and trade finance within a global commodities trading firm. Interns receive business induction, mentorship, and hands-on exposure to commodity trade lifecycles. They will complete a strategic improvement project and present recommendations to senior management. The role requires strong organization, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, time management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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About Javelin

Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and wider global offices in New York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, Dubai, India, Singapore, China and Australia. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates across six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities across thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons, freight, agriculture, and renewables.


Established in 2015, Javelin employs over 200 people and is a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach, meritocratic culture and strong work ethic.  Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility.

Whilst our footprint grows, we still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to generate the best ideas. Javelin has a dedicated strategy to support local and meaningful charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a ‘give as you earn’ scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs and lunchtime activities.  Our London office has on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator. Discover more at http://www.javelincommodities.com/.

What to expect during your internship:

Javelin’s Internship offers a 6-week programme where our interns will rotate across the Operations department and get to experience what it is like to work at one of the world’s leading commodity businesses.

Induction weeks

In your first 2 weeks you will be fully inducted into to the business. You will have small group sessions covering each department to give you full oversight of how the business runs, alongside team building sessions with your fellow interns to build camaraderie. You will be partnered with a mentor for the entirety of your time at Javelin. This will be an industry expert who will guide you and fast track your learning experience so you can maximise your time in the firm.


Rotations

Following your induction weeks, you will rotate between the various operations teams where you will gain more in-depth knowledge into how these teams work and how they contribute to the success of Javelin, specifically their key role in the lifecycle across all of our traded commodities. This portion of the program is a crucial time where our interns will get a feel for the career opportunities available at Javelin whilst working with industry leading professionals.  You will spend time with:

  • Settlements: The Settlements team at Javelin manages the reconciliation, confirmation and settlement for the deals associated with our wide variety of commodity products within Javelin. Working with the wider logistics team and traders, they ensure that risk is captured accurately, and the debits/credits are made/received on time.
  • Documentation: The Documentation team at Javelin manages the documentation of contract agreements with clients of our wide range of commodity products within Javelin. Working with the Logistics team and traders, they ensure that the full lifecycle of the trade is supported effectively.
  • Trade Finance: The Trade Finance team is a core group inside Javelin responsible for providing liquidity for trade related working capital cycles.  ​The team are essential in ensuring trade flows can continue across all of our various trading desks.

Project

At the start of the programme, you will be assigned a strategic project that you will develop and progress throughout your placement. Supported by your mentor, you will leverage everything you have learned across the business to create a tangible opportunity, improvement or new process that could deliver value to Javelin. During your final week, you will focus on refining and perfecting your project before presenting your recommendations and outcomes to the senior management team, including the CEO. This unique experience offers the chance to make a lasting impact while gaining an authentic insight into the fast-paced world of commodity trading.


Requirements

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Currently enrolled in a degree in a STEM, Business or Finance-related field
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite
  • A strong interest in a career within the commodities industry
  • Self-motivated and able collaborate effectively with a global team
  • Time management and organisational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritise work
  • Excellent communication skills (listening, rapport building, negotiation)
  • A creative mindset with a flair for problem solving

Application Deadline:

The deadline is 16 October 2026, but interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the role may close early. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Interview Process:

The interview process will comprise of 3 stages:

  • Interview with HR – This will be comprised of cultural questions to determine if you hold the Javelin values
  • Functional Interviews – You will then meet with members of each team you will be working with and asked competency-based questions to assess your ability

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in a STEM, Business, or Finance-related degree program
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong interest in a career within the commodities industry
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a global team
  • Time management and organizational skills, including the ability to multitask and prioritize work
  • Excellent communication skills, including listening, rapport building, and negotiation
  • Creative mindset and problem-solving ability
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The Company
HQ: London
Year Founded: 2015

What We Do

Javelin Global Commodities is a global firm specializing in the marketing, trading, logistics, financing, and advisory of bulk, steel, energy, and renewable commodities.

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