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Credit Risk Intern
Division/Department: Middle Office / Risk Management
Manager: Director - Risk Management
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
MEMS is an energy trading company located in the Galleria/Uptown area of Houston, TX. The Risk Management department for MEMS is seeking one (1) Credit Risk Intern for a full-time, paid internship during the 2025 summer. The Credit Risk Intern will gain a better understanding of various risk management functions and apply their classroom knowledge in a real-world practical setting. The internship program will provide an opportunity for postgraduate or rising college seniors to contribute to a fast paced and growing global commodities trading house. The intern will develop skills necessary for future success and postgraduate opportunities in a collaborative environment.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Learn the general concepts of risk management for a global commodities trading firm
- Work within and alongside various risk management groups: market risk, credit risk and confirmations
- Internship focus within the Credit Risk group:
- Gather financial statements, credit rating information and other credit related data from internal and external sources to establish credit lines for MEMS counterparties.
- Manage outgoing and incoming parent guarantees and expiration
- Collaborate with Mitsui USA Credit team, MEMS Compliance and/or Mitsui USA Legal team to negotiate guaranty language, non-disclosure agreements, and other agreements.
- Work with Trading, Scheduling, and Back Office teams as needed.
- Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned
- Provide general support to the Risk Management department
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Accountable, self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized
- Ability to prioritize, be flexible and to adapt
- Strong desire to learn quickly and to learn continuously
- Strong working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Must be interested in pursuing career in audit, finance, accounting or risk management in commodities trading.
- Must be available for 12 weeks from May August
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Postgraduate or rising seniors, graduating between December 2025 to May 2026.
- Minimum of a 3.25 GPA and pursuing a relevant degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics or a related field of study
Disclaimer:
This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their leader, subject to reasonable accommodation.
MEMS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.