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Global Markets Structuring at local bank v.s. Commodity Trading at trading house
hi guys, as what the title suggests, debating between two offers. i've seen people say "choose the industry, not the job/role/etc" and i'm using that as a basis to make the decision. list of considerations to choose between offers: brand name & comp: the commodity trading offer is at one of the big...
Exit Opps Finance at Glencore/Traf/Vitol??
What are the exit ops/career progression after 2/3yrs of a Finance role at a major commodity trading house? can I move into a trading position at these houses/ join commodities desk at an IB?
Houston Spring 2023 Meet
Moving thread over from offtopic to trading chat. Calling all Houston monkeys Do any of you all have interest in getting together over drinks in the future? Perfect weather to meet and greet out at a patio bar. Happy to organize something. Would be great to form some new connections in town and have...
Houston Spring 2023 Meet
Calling all Houston monkeys Do any of you all have interest in getting together over drinks in the future? Perfect weather to meet and greet out at a patio bar. Happy to organize something. Would be great to form some new connections in town and have an excuse to knock back beers. I'm a gasoline...
Salary at Cargill/Bunge etc.
Hi I am currently considering to start a career in physical commodity trading. I've been trying to figure out how much money can be made at companies like Cargill for a while now. I am particularly interested in the amount of money that can be earned after 5 years of experience in the Netherlands.
Whether to choose LSE or Cass?
I am currently a third-year undergraduate student in Commerce. I am extremely passionate about Shipping and Physical Commodities. I had applied to Cass's MSc Shipping, Trade, and Finance and have got an acceptance letter. However, I am also interested in History and Economics. I had applied to MSc...
Physical Commodities Trading 2022 Graduate Program Megathread
With the increased interest in the physical commodities trading industry, it'd be useful to have a mega thread on all the programs and applications.. Last updated : 19-Sep-21 Glencore - Commercial Graduate Program - Open, deadline 31-Oct Trafigura - Global Graduate Program - Open, deadline 03-Oct...
Is Physical commodity trading a desk job or do traders still travel a lot?
Hi I am interested in starting my career in the physical commodity trading sector however I am wondering what the nature of the work is like. At firms like Trafigura/Vitol/Cargill/Bunge/Glencore, will the job be done behind a computer or is it partly a relationship business. I am very curious.
Chinese Oil Trading Arms
Does anyone know what the trading arms of Chinese oil companies (CNPC, CNOOC, Shaanxi Yanchang, Sinochem, ect.) are like compared to the majors or trading houses. Curious since the last chapter of The World For Sale mentioned that they take on more risk and trade with US sanctioned countries.
Glencore or Trafigura graduate program? (or others)
Background: Undergrad student looking to jump into physical metals trading (main interest is in copper, zinc, lead concentrates) Just trying to get a better understanding of the differences in the way these firms are run and, ultimately, which offers better prospects for a grad entering the space....
2020 Internships at Glencore/Trafigura/Vitol
Does anyone know if Glencore/Trafigura/Vitol or any boutique commodity trading firms have 2020 internship programs? I've tried to find information on this but it just seems that they higher recent grads. If they do, how does their recruitment process compare to BB trading internships?
Best Commodities Products?
What commodities are best to trade in the mid/long term? Talking about physical trading at Glencore, Vitol, Trafigura...etc Currently an undergrad in Europe and I have the opportunity to work part-time as an assistant LNG or Copper trader. Physical, not paper trading. I will probably chose the LNG...
Commodities/Oil Trading at Companies like Glencore, Trafigura, Vitol, Etc.
Looking for a brief overview of the trading done at big commodity shops like the companies listed in the title. What is compensation like (does it rival I.B.)? How often does a trader travel? Do they give internships/training programs out of university or do most people work at a big oil company...
Run me through a typical physical crude/products/gas/ base metals trade.
Hi all. I'm a university student looking to breaking into physical commodity trading. Hoping some current or former traders would be happy to chronologically run me through a typical "trade" or "deal," covering pricing, logistics, finance etc. Would also be interesting to hear, seperatley, how...
How do bonuses work at the likes of Trafigura, Glencore, Vitol etc
Out of interest, was wondering how bonuses for traders at physical trading houses such as Trafigura and Vitol are structured? Is it earned on a per trade or deal basis and how exactly is it calculated? Not much info about this online
Physical Energy Trading And Logistics
Most commodity markets tend to be driven by a few basic factors which are freight on one side, price on the other side and qualities. Each commodity market has its own particularities. Most of what I will generally talk about applies to oil and the liquids in particular which is a little bit...
Glencore DRC bribing ? oh really ?
Have you hear about "bakchichs" to get oil, ores, commodities. Is it worth it for a trader to be " Public ", given a public company must get quasi-bared. ( think Noble group and its Fair value to-arrive equity) If yes, why also some traders who have become listed on the exchange still act if they...
Looking for a roommate in Stamford 2017
I will be moving from Chicago to Stamford CT after graduation in June. Is anybody on here looking for a roommate?
Best Graduate Trading Schemes
Hi everyone, Just a quick background on me: I am currently entering my third year at University College London. I have worked at Glencore for two summers, and more recently a private commodities trading firm. I am very interested in the commodities industry, and would like to apply to trading...
GLENCORE/ SHELL and other current affairs related dilemma
Hi, I was just wondering why a good trading company would like to take assets on its book for a very long time. Glencore appears to have shot itself in the foot by acquiring mining and mineral business. Why did a mineral trading platform ever think that it can own mines and sell minerals?...
Fresh grad and want to work for Glencore?
www.glencoregraduates.com
Commodities Trading or Equity Research?
Hi guys, a quick question here. I am a recent graduate who has been working for about one year right now. Located in Asia currently. I have two options right now and am contemplating - either to go into Glencore to start off as traffic and then perhaps progressing onto a trader as I make it, or...
Urgent decision needed: Glencore metals trading or Performance Reporting Analyst in National Australia Bank?
Hi brothers, I am based in Australia and I am seeking for your advice re the 2 offers I got recently. 1. Junior metals trader at Glencore. I will basically start from Logistics, Shipping, Contract Management, etc. to work my way up to a physical metals trader. 2. Performance Analyst sitting in...
Physical Traders & Buying Assets
The trend at really big physical traders has been moving up the supply chain into production, with the obvious example being Glencore. Are the people buying up assets at a place like Glencore or Noble former traders or are they brought in from say PE funds/miners for that express purpose?
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Immense Commodity Trading Profits
What do the top ten commodities trading firms have in common? To start off, half of the firms listed as the top ten ( 2010 survey ) are headquartered in Switzerland. An excerpt from Commodities – Switzerland’s Most Dangerous Business says “Because of tax privileges, a strong financial industry...
I am a Glencore Trader Q&A
www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/16issi/iama_glencore_trader_amaa/ Any thoughts, preftigious brothers?
Dan Gertler Bloomberg article
One of the best articles I read in a long time, fascinating stuff. I heavily recommend it for anyone interested in physical commodity trading, as this is really where fortunes are built. We have no idea how many guys like him (not to the same extent obviously) are making insane money in remote parts...
Glencore: Goldman's worst nightmare?
Interesting article on business insider about how Goldman is freaked out about the Volcker rule. Specifically, they're scared of Glencore and the threat it poses to their commodities business. Goldman is one of the 3 big BB commodities players, along with Morgan Stanley and Barclays . Because...
What's the FRACKING deal?
Fracking. It is the multi billion dollar word that most of you should know very well. Also known as hydraulic fracturing, the process uses water, sand, chemicals and pressure to crack rock deep beneath the earth's surface, releasing vast amounts of previously unattainable oil and gas. Today, it...
Commodities Trading - Differences between firms?
Anyone know the differences between trading at an oil/energy firm like BP, on a commodities desk at an IB , and at a huge diversified producer/marketer like Glencore/Trafigura, if any? If you had the choice, what would you go for? Thanks in advance.
Glencore Phone Interview
Hey primates, Just found out I have a 30min phone interview this Thursday for an entry-level risk management position in London with Glencore. Anyone been through this experience before and care to share some advice? I'm guessing because it's a first-rounder it's mostly going to be fit questions,...
Books on Physical Commodity Trading
It seems like there's been an increasing amount of attention given to the physical commodities business on this site lately. If anyone can recommend any good books on the subject please post them here. Thanks. P.S.- Already read the King of Oil.
Really? No Glencore IPO Thread?
I guess Linked In took the stage today with their ridiculous valuation, but today Glencore started their offerings. http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/05/19/us-glen…
Glencore - IPO
Has anyone seen the enourmous amounts of money that Glencore partners will be worth post the IPO . Ivan G himself could be worth c. $9B and some other partners (fellow South Africans like Stuart Cutler) will also be paper billionaires. Lower level partners will be worth hundreds of millions and...
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