Sales & Trading Summer Intern

New York, NYOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-level$30–$40 /hrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

economics
business
sustainability
MS Office Suite
analytical skills
New York City
in-office

Nice to have

electricity markets
fuels markets
environmental attributes
Python
Power Automate
analytical tools

Role summary

ACT Commodities Inc. is seeking a Sales & Trading Summer Intern to join their North American renewable fuels, electricity, and emissions teams in New York City. This internship offers exposure to environmental commodity markets, including RECs, RINs, LCFS, RTCs, and carbon credits. Interns will work on ad-hoc projects and develop an intern project related to environmental commodity markets or strategies. Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in engineering, economics, business, or sustainability, with a demonstrated interest in electricity and fuels markets. Strong analytical, collaboration, and communication skills are required, along with expertise in MS Office Suite. Familiarity with Python or Power Automate is a plus. This is a 100% in-office, paid internship.

Your Role in Our Story:

In essence, your role involves:

Work alongside and rotate among ACT’s North American renewable fuels, electricity and emissions teams

Gain exposure to environmental commodity markets, including Renewable Energy Credits (RECs), Renewable Fuel Credits (RINs, LCFS, RTCs) and carbon credits

Deliver value through ad-hoc market-focused or market-adjacent projects, under the direction of ACT’s sales and trading teams

Create value by developing and presenting an Intern Project related to environmental commodity markets, innovative products or strategies, novel analysis, etc.

Participate in team building events with the Intern class and ACT front and back-office staff

Your Expertise:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes:

An undergraduate currently pursuing a degree in engineering, economics, business or sustainability with an expected graduation date of December 2027 - June 2028

A student of the markets, preferably with demonstrated interest in electricity and fuels markets and the environmental attributes associated with them.

A natural collaborator who works well with others, whether under direction, in support of or alongside more senior employees

A creative yet critical thinker with strong analytical skills who can articulate thoughts and ideas clearly

An expert in MS Office Suite, with, ideally, some familiarity with Python, Power Automate or other analytical tools.

Please note: this role is 100% in-office in New York City

The pay range for this position is $30-40 per hour; actual base pay may vary based on various factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, level and experience. The base pay is just one component of the total competitive compensation package for employees.

If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply.

ACT Commodities Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions at ACT Commodities Inc. are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, family or parental status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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