The Prax Group is an international conglomerate in the midstream and downstream energy sector headquartered in Central London. With revenues of $10bn, offices in 11 countries and more than 1,250 employees globally, Prax is an exciting and dynamic company on a fast growth trajectory both organically and through externally. With activities across commodities trading, oil refining, distribution and retail, the financing structure of Prax is very diverse. The finance team brings together all aspects of funding, from raising capital, optimizing available cash, managing risks and searching for growth opportunities through capital expenditures and acquisitions.
About the role
The Prax Group is implementing a comprehensive 3-year training programme for graduates interested in pursuing a career in corporate finance. This scheme will provide graduates the opportunity to rotate through Structured & Trade Finance, Treasury, Risk Management and Mergers & Acquisitions, and ensures participants will gain a solid understanding of how an international conglomerate funds its operations and growth.
- Corporate Finance
- Treasury
- Risk Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Structured Finance
- Trade Finance
- Bonds and loans
- Business partnering
- Cash management
- Foreign exchange
- Cash flow forecasting
- Zero balancing / cash pooling
- Market risk
- Credit risk
- VaR limits
- Risk reporting
- Valuation
- Financial modelling
- Due diligence
- Acquisition finance
Prax Group will, over the duration of the 3-year programme, provide graduates with the opportunity to receive training in; Refinery Operations & Economics, Retail, Terminals, Downstream Operations & Logistics, Corporate Finance and M&A. Graduates will also have the opportunity to visit a number of our locations throughout the UK including London, Surrey, Jarrow and the Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery in Immingham.
We are looking for a driven and ambitious Finance Graduate to join our team. To be successful you will:
- Be on track or have achieved, a 2:1 degree (or higher) in a related discipline
- You will possess good problem-solving skills and thrive under the challenge of doing so
- Have an inquisitive and forward-thinking mindset, who is always looking to learn and develop
- Be numerate and analytical
- Possess the ability to communicate confidently and effectively across all levels