Trader Development Program

Our shared values of honesty, integrity, and respect aren't simply a strapline. They're part of everything we do. An equal opportunities employer, we place the highest value on our inclusive approach and do all we can to make this a flexible and supportive place to work, backed by a leadership team that's fully supportive of our diversity ambitions. And it’s important to us that we the way we trade is ethical and compliant.

Backed By A Global Business

Although trading demands individual decision-making and independent thinking, it’s good to know you have the full backing of a business with a strong history, a powerful brand and a huge product range. When you join Shell, you’re part of a diverse team of c.85,000 people, working across 70 countries. We’re an end-to-end, fully integrated business. So, unlike some of our competitors we don’t just trade commodities; we extract them, refine them and ship them all over the world.

Learn From The Best

Ask any of our trainee traders and they’ll tell you that there’s a wealth of experience to tap into here. You’ll share the trading floor with some of the sharpest people in their field – learning how to outmanoeuvre the market and outpace the competition from some of the best in the business.

Feel Valued

From day one, you’ll feel very highly valued. Our teams trade the equivalent of 13 million barrels of oil every single day. They occupy an influential position in the business; we trust them to shape our prosperity and generate commercial value. Naturally, we invest heavily in nurturing the next crop, both financially and in terms of the time and attention we devote to our trainees.

Never Stand Still

Life never stands still in trading. It’s a hugely fulfilling career for people who want to take responsibility and add value to the bottom line. You’ll learn how to see the bigger picture and the finer details; how to keep pace with macroeconomics and stay one step ahead of the market.

Personal Connections

As a trader, the stronger the relationships you build, the better the deals you can strike. If you pride yourself on being a versatile communicator, you’ll be in your element here. You’ll work in an open, collaborative culture and make connections with people in different parts of our business, all over the world.

Global Scope

There’s a world of opportunity here. Our Trading & Supply business is one of the world’s largest energy trading operations. We have hubs in Dubai, Houston, London, Rotterdam and Singapore, trading in crude oil, natural gas, LNG, electrical power, refined products, chemical feedstocks and environmental products.