About this opportunity
Original employer descriptionWelcome to ConocoPhillips, where innovation and excellence create a platform for opportunity and growth. Come realize your full potential here.
Who We Are
We are one of the world’s largest independent exploration and production companies, based on proved reserves and production of liquids and natural gas. With operations and activities in 13 countries, we explore for, develop, and produce crude oil and natural gas globally. We are challenged with an important job to safely find and deliver energy to the world. Our employees are critical to our success, and with them we power civilization.
We’re grounded by our SPIRIT Values – safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation, and teamwork. These values position us to deliver strong performance in a dynamic business – but not at all costs. We believe it’s not just what we do – it’s how we do it – that sets us apart.
Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment
To deliver superior performance, we create an environment that respects the contributions and differences of every individual. Wherever possible, we use these differences to drive competitive business advantage, personal growth and, ultimately, create business success.
Job Summary
The Graduate Analyst, Trading Analytics supports ConocoPhillips' Strategy, Analytics & Portfolio Optimization organization, gaining hands-on exposure across market analytics, economics and quantitative analytics work streams that underpin our trading, marketing, and risk decisions. These roles span our commodity portfolio of crude oil, NGLs, natural gas, power, and LNG.
Position Overview
Depending on the complexity of each role, rotations can last between 6-18 months. During this time, the new hire is encouraged to perform as a fully functioning member of our team and participate in the new hire training curriculum. Upon completion of each rotation, the new hire will be evaluated based on their individual performance. Continuance in the program and eventual placement into a permanent role is subject to the individual's performance and feedback from their supervisors during the New Hire Development Program.
Assignments will be at our site located in Houston, Texas.
Basic/Required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer and/or education institution
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Business, or other related quantitative or technical field, or foreign equivalent
- Current level in college: Senior or Graduate Student
- Expected graduation date: Fall 2026 through Summer 2027
Preferred
- A minimum cumulative and major GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
- Strong foundational skills in Excel including exposure to at least one programming or statistical language (e.g., Python and R)
- Exposure to analysis, modeling and visualization using common programs and applications (e.g., Python, R, SQL, Excel/VBA)
- Coursework or project experience in statistics, econometrics, financial modeling, optimization, or data science
- Interest in energy or commodity markets (crude oil, natural gas, NGLs, power, or LNG)
- Genuine intellectual curiosity and a desire to deeply understand the logic, mathematics, and mechanics underlying the models and tools being built
- Understands how key financial and quantitative indicators impact the business
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products
- Builds positive relationships based on trust and seeks collaboration across organizational boundaries to achieve goals
- Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments by holding others accountable and standing up for what's right
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate and explain technical or analytical work to non-technical audiences
Apply By:
Oct 31, 2026
Sponsorship:
ConocoPhillips’ sponsorship for employment authorization in the U.S. is NOT available for this position.
Benefits Overview
ConocoPhillips offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:
Taking Care of Your Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness programs.
Supporting and Building Financial Security: Competitive base pay, annual performance bonuses, and retirement savings plans.
Promoting Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, paid parental leave, and family support resources.
Offering Career Development: Access to training, mentoring, and internal career mobility tools.
Guiding Recognition & Inclusion: Peer-nominated awards, inclusive culture, and employee resource groups.
Why ConocoPhillips
At ConocoPhillips, we believe our people power the future of energy. We’re committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow—professionally and personally.
We don’t just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers in a company that values how we work as much as what we achieve.
EEO:
In the US, ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
