Graduate

Role Overview

We’re looking for a recent graduate with strong technical skills to support our expanding trading activity through front-office and logistical operations. The role sits within a small, collaborative, and highly experienced team.

Position Title: Graduate

Business area: Corporate Services

Function: Operations

Location: London, United Kingdom

Position Type: Full-time

Schedule: Hybrid, 4 days per week onsite

Business Overview

Hartree Partners, LP is a leading global merchant commodities firm facilitating the flow of energy, metals, agriculture, and environmental products across the full commodity supply chain, connecting producers and consumers. Hartree was founded in 1997, is jointly owned by senior management and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, LP, and employs over 5,000 individuals worldwide.

Hartree is uniquely positioned to capitalize on opportunities across a diversified set of commodities businesses with focus on trading, asset investments, risk management and advisory services. These businesses are supported by a centralized operating model including risk, technology, operations, finance, HR, legal and compliance, ensuring strong governance and effective execution.

As a growing and evolving firm, Hartree continues to expand its commercial footprint, invest in new assets, and build new capabilities to meet emerging market opportunities. This growth mindset shapes our culture and attracts people who want to innovate, build, and drive meaningful impact.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide front office and logistical support for trading operations
• Coordinate daily position checks and resolve any discrepancies
• Support traders through timely deal entry and other administrative tasks
• Address and resolve queries from middle and back-office teams
• Troubleshoot operational issues related to trading systems during day-to-day activities
• Participate in on-call support rotation, including remote weekend coverage on an alternating basis
• Coordinate operational readiness for key market events (e.g., month-end, New Year, daylight saving time changes)
• Ensure adherence to contractual, licensing, regulatory, and internal policy requirements
• Lead the planning and execution of assigned ad hoc projects
• Contribute to the automation and streamlining of routine administrative tasks

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in Business, Finance, STEM, or an energy-related discipline
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word, with familiarity in data analysis and reporting tools
• Experience with VBA, SQL, and Python is highly preferred
• Strong organizational skills with clear written and verbal communication
• Demonstrates sound judgment and effective decision-making
• Able to perform well under pressure while maintaining energy and focus
• High attention to detail with a strong commitment to accuracy
• Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to work independently when needed
• Team-oriented, with a resilient and adaptable approach
• Quick to learn new concepts, systems, and processes

We recognise that talent comes in many forms, and we value potential just as much as experience. If this role excites you but you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Offer

We provide a fast-paced, stimulating and truly global environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive salary and benefits combined with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the global leaders of commodity trading.

Our Values

Integrity, Collaboration, Entrepreneurship

Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that determine our actions and guide our behaviour. They influence the way we communicate and collaborate, and define the way we engage with our clients, partners, and communities.

Our Commitment

We are committed to maintaining a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. We provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, sex, gender, age, religion, ethnic or national origin, marital or civil partner status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

We are not accepting unsolicited CV/resume’s from recruitment or search agencies for this vacancy. Any CVs/resume’s submitted without a prior agreement in place with our talent acquisition team, will be considered the property of Hartree, and no fees will be paid