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Company Description

Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated to fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Are you a student with a strong financial background and a passion for credit analysis and risk management? Pilot Company is seeking a **Commercial Credit and Trade Finance Intern** for the summer of 2026 at our Houston energy office at Greenway Plaza. This is a unique opportunity to directly support our Energy Trading, Marketing, and Logistics platform by assisting with key credit and trade finance initiatives.

In this role, you will be an integral part of our Finance department, tackling key responsibilities that will provide you with practical, hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment. You'll gain valuable insights into how we manage risk, onboard new partners, and ensure the stability of our trading operations.

What You'll Do

Your responsibilities may include:

+ **Credit Analysis** : Assist in credit scoring, analysis, and reviews to support the credit limit approval process.

+ **System Maintenance** : Help maintain our credit and collateral system of record, including updating counterpart information, credit ratings, and trade credit insurance details.

+ **Reporting** : Assist in building and improving reporting layouts to support daily credit tasks and provide periodic reports to commercial and senior management.

+ **Onboarding and Compliance** : Support the onboarding of new trading entities and assist the Compliance team with Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements.

+ **Trade Support** : Help manage daily trade reports and distribute approved trading lists to relevant teams.

Qualifications

+ **Education** : You should be a student pursuing a degree in **Finance, Business Economics, Accounting,** or a related field.

+ **Technical Skills** : Intermediate **Microsoft Office** skills are required, with advanced skills preferred. Experience with financial software or credit systems is a plus.

+ **Soft Skills** : You must have strong **analytical, problem-solving,** and **critical thinking** skills. You should also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

+ **Qualities** : We value individuals who are **driven, reliable, authentic,** and **welcoming** . You should be a strong team player with an ability to take initiative and work independently in a complex, dynamic environment.

Additional Information

This internship is a paid, full-time program, running from **June 1 through August 6, 2026** .

Our culture is built on four core virtues: **Driven, Reliable, Authentic,** and **Welcoming** . As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to innovate, reliable in its commitment to our projects, authentic in its communication, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives.

If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!