Commercial Trainee BW LNG

About BW LNG

BW LNG is a leading developer, owner and operator of floating gas infrastructure solutions. Our Shipping unit brings LNG to where it is needed, and our Gas Solutions unit develops, owns and operates floating gas infrastructure.

A global company with over four decades of experience in gas solutions, with more than 30 LNG carriers and Floating Storage, and Regasification Units, we strive to be a long-term partner for sustainable growth and competitive solutions towards a low-carbon society. BW LNG has offices in Oslo, Singapore, Houston, Rio, Beijing, Mumbai and Manila.

BW LNG is a subsidiary of BW Group, a leading global maritime company involved in shipping, floating infrastructure, deep-water oil & gas production, biofuels and new sustainable technologies. Founded in 1955 by Sir YK Pao, BW controls a fleet of over 450 vessels transporting oil, gas and dry commodities, with its 200 LNG and LPG ships constituting the largest gas fleet in the world. In the renewables space, the group has investments in solar, wind, batteries and water treatment.

BW Group is listed as one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2023 and Financial Times Best Employers Asia-Pacific 2025.

For more information on BW LNG, please visit: https://bw-group.com/our-business/bw-lng/

Are you ready to make an impact?

What drives us is our mission to deliver energy for the world today, and to find solutions for tomorrow. If you want to make lives better around the world by providing access to energy, while working on sustainability and decarbonisation, we’d like to hear from you. Working at BW you will feel the pulse of the world each day. If something happens in the world, we feel it, and you can play your part by anticipating and responding to it. Our high-performing teams are drawn to BW by the global nature of our work and the satisfaction of working with collaborative people who inspire each other to deliver exceptional results. BW LNG is a diverse global organisation with over 30 different nationalities and has offices in Oslo, Singapore, Houston, Rio de Janeiro, Beijing, Mumbai and Manila.

JOIN US FOR THE FUTURE

We are currently seeking:

Commercial Trainee BW LNG

In order to support our vision to be Best on Water, BW is looking for a highly motivated trainee that will strengthen the commercial team to support our fleet expansion and continued growth plans. Upon successful completion of the trainee period, there are potential opportunities for assignments within one of the commercial segments in BW Group, depending on the candidate’s preferences and the organisation’s needs.

Our trainee will be a part of one of the leading management programmes in Norway, Maritime Trainee, which is organised for leading players in the maritime industry by the Norwegian Shipowner’s Association (Rederiforbundet). The programme lasts for 18 months and combines working in a world leading maritime company with five academic modules planned to take place in Norway, Singapore and London, offering you an outstanding way to start your global career in shipping. In BW, the trainee will spend time across various departments and get exposed to commercial, financial, legal and technical challenges. There is potential for spending parts of the trainee period in Singapore and to join one of our LNG carriers for a shorter sailing period.

Key responsibilities:

• Be a key team member in the commercial team in BW LNG, participating in deals from origination to execution and on to commercial operations and long-term contract management.
• Conduct market research and analysis on the LNG shipping and FSRU sectors to identify new opportunities and strategic trends
• Build and maintain project and financial models
• Prepare marketing proposals, client presentations and other material to support bids, negotiations and decision making
• Analyse industry trends, competitor activities and operational data to spot opportunities and risks
• Participate in various specific projects involving commercial, legal, financial and technical matters as required

Qualifications:

• MBA or Master’s degree within Shipping, Finance, Business Management, Economics, Industrial Economics, Engineering or equivalent degrees
• Previous internships within the finance/shipping industry are an advantage
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Personal qualifications:

• High motivation and drive with a flexible attitude
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of market dynamics
• Structured and well-organised
• Proven ability to work independently, but with solid teamwork skills
• Strong analytical and reasoning ability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with cultural awareness

We offer:

• International and highly competent working environment
• A challenging position and good opportunities for individual development
• A chance to get hands-on experience with one of the world’s leading maritime groups
• Competitive terms
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

Don't meet every single requirement? At BW, we value diversity and the unique experiences that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. We welcome you to apply for the role even if you don't fully meet all the listed requirements, especially if you are passionate about building an inclusive culture where we strive to be our best. You may be just the right candidate!

The position will be based in Oslo, some travelling should be expected.

Please submit your application with CV, transcripts (higher education and high school or equivalent) and motivation letter through our website within 21 September 2025. Relevant candidates will be contacted consecutively. For further information, please contact: Riju Cherian, Head of Key Account Management and Operations, phone: +47 46257666 or Elena Tragudistis, Recruiting Manager, phone: +47 67211635.

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Ansettelsestype: prosjekt lenger enn 6 måneder | Arbeidstid: heltid | Antall ledige stillinger: 1 | Arbeidsomfang: 100% | Sted: Oslo | Fylke: Oslo | Land: Norway | Referansenummer: 2025/27 | Kontakt: Riju Cherian +4746257666, Elena Tragudistis +4767211635, | Publisert: 2025-08-21 | Søknadsfrist: 2025-09-21