Commercial Development Program (Graduate)

About Us

It is an exciting time to build your career at Tricon! Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Tricon has been built on a foundation of perseverance, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking, powered by some of the industry’s top talent. Our culture values independence and accountability, where we empower our employees to make an impact.

With 30 years in business, Tricon has become a global leader in the trading and distribution of petrochemicals, polymers, and raw materials. Today, we are one of the largest privately held companies in Houston, the world’s second-largest chemical distributor according to ICIS, and ranked #35 on Forbes’ list of Top Private Companies in America. We conduct business in over 120 countries, supported by a truly multinational workforce of 1,000 employees across 40 countries.

Our team delivers value to customers and partners through deep market expertise and integrated capabilities including logistics, risk management, financing, and market intelligence. Guided by our purpose to efficiently and sustainably connect the world with essential goods, Tricon plays a critical role in enabling global commerce while helping suppliers and customers focus on what they do best.

At Tricon, you’ll join a global organization where scale meets agility, and where your ideas, ownership, and ambition can help shape the future of international trade.

The Program

The Commercial Development Program (CDP) is a structured, multi-year rotational program designed to develop Tricon’s next generation of commercial leaders. Built for individuals with strong analytical ability, commercial intensity, and a drive to operate in fast-moving global markets, the program provides immersive exposure to the physical commodities business across trading-adjacent functions.

Participants will rotate through core commercial areas, gaining hands-on experience in how physical trades are structured, executed, priced, and risk-managed. The program blends on-the-job learning with formal training, mentorship from senior commercial professionals, and ongoing performance feedback to prepare participants for long-term careers in Tricon’s commercial organization, with progression toward trader-facing or commercial roles.

Program Duration: 2 to 3 years

Start Date: August / September 2026

Rotational Experience

Operations

• Exposure to end-to-end commodity operations across global trade flows
• Contract execution, logistics coordination, documentation, and settlement processes
• Interaction with traders, counterparties, logistics providers, and internal teams
• Understanding physical delivery, operational risks, and control frameworks

Market Intelligence

• Market analysis, price monitoring, and benchmark tracking
• Supply and demand fundamentals across regions and products
• Analysis of industry trends, trade flows, and geopolitical developments
• Support for commercial strategy development and trading ideas

Risk Management

• Monitoring market risk, exposures, and position limits
• Preparing P&L, position, and risk reports
• Supporting risk governance, controls, and compliance processes
• Analyzing risk drivers and potential impacts on trading performance
• Collaborating with traders and commercial teams to promote risk-aware decisions

Qualifications

This program is intentionally challenging and designed for individuals who are motivated by global markets, complex problem-solving, and accountability.

Minimum Requirements

• Recent or soon-to-be graduates
• Degree in a relevant field including, but not limited to:
• Business, Finance, Economics, or Supply Chain
• Chemical Engineering
• Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or Analytics
• Other quantitative or commercially focused disciplines
• Strong academic performance demonstrating analytical rigor and intellectual curiosity
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with incomplete or ambiguous information
• Commercial mindset and genuine interest in global trade and commodity markets
• Mental agility and resilience in fast-paced, high-accountability environments
• Ability to make sound decisions under time pressure and take ownership of outcomes
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to work across cultures and functions
• High level of integrity, curiosity, and willingness to continuously learn
• Drive and self-motivation, with a proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership

Applications will close on 30th April 2026.