Commercial Operations Intern
Date: Nov 11, 2026
Location: Houston, US, 77002
Company: Uniper
Uniper seeks a Commercial Operations Intern to join its North American team
We are Uniper
At Uniper, we are proactively transforming the world of energy while at the same time ensuring security of energy supply. As an internationally operating company, we work in very diverse teams, and our corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation, and respect. With us, you will be able to develop new business models, work on technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy supply as well as proactively help to shape changes. Interested? Then we look forward to meeting you!
Your responsibilities
Assist with reconciling and confirming daily exchange trades, margin, OTC trades, and broker fees
Back up other team members as necessary with settlement & confirmation processes for gas, carbon, RECs & power transactions, OTC counterparties, and exchanges
Coordinate with other departments on process & control improvements
Support global Uniper business initiatives and ad-hoc projects
Assist with payment tracking, vendor procurement and audit prep.
Your profile
Pursuing a degree in Business, Math, Finance, Economics, or related field
0-2 years of working in an energy trading organization in a finance or operations role
Experience with/knowledge of US gas and power markets
Good communication and organizational skills
Customer Service - the role serves a number of customers and working proactively to relay information and meet customer needs is a key driver of business success
Problem Solving – the business relies on numbers and identifying problems and rectifying them is critical to the success of the business and the individual
Please note: This is a paid, part-time (fewer than 30 hours/week) opportunity, based in our Houston, TX office. This internship is expected to start as early as January 4, 2027, and last for at least 3 months, with a possibility for an extension of up to an additional 3 months.
Relocation and housing support are not available for this role, and local candidates are highly preferred.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
Your benefits
At Uniper, we reward our employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for their hard work and dedication to shaping the future energy transition. You can also expect a supportive working culture that offers a wide range of creative and innovative ideas.
We support you in highlighting your individual potential, achieving your personal goals, and reaching your ambitions. We invite you to become part of our diverse company with international colleagues from more than 80 countries.
Our employees are the reason for our success. You will find many benefits at the local level to help you reach your potential. Energy evolutionary wanted!
Attention! Please apply via the button in this portal. Application documents that reach us by post will not be returned and, like those we receive by e-mail, can unfortunately not be considered!
Job information
| Contract type: | Temporary Internship |
| Working Hours: | Part-Time |
| Start Date: | January 4, 2027 |
As an employer, Uniper is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. Therefore, we encourage applications from suitably qualified individuals whose capabilities match the role requirements regardless of gender, origin, disability, age, religion, ideology, sexual identity or marital status. We live inclusion and support flexible working.
Nearest Major Market: Houston
