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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...
Trafigura's new logo and theme - first impressions?
Has anybody seen trafigura's new logo and theme they recently rolled out? for some reason it gives me a meta/facebook techy vibe. Seems like they're hard at work trying to rebrand so that people can forget their shady past lolol. I was a fan of the original theme they had going; looked more...
Any Trafi Traders Around?
Can anybody confirm those Trafigura bonus figures? Are 1st/2nd/3rd year traders getting paid millions? Thanks
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...
Trafigura Commodity Graduate Process
So I went through the Commodity Graduate Interview process and here is my experience 1) You apply online along with your CV, basic info and you also have to answer a general question regarding what investments shall Trafi do to minimise risks. 2) Phone screening with an HR employee who basically...
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.
Trafigura Careers - Invitation to Cultural Interview
Hello everyone, I am currently a Data Scientist in Fixed Income and just applied for the Tra Graduate in Energy. I have been invited for the Cultural interview which is basically behaviour questions. Do you have any examples on how to respond regarding to the culture of the Trafigura? Like, should I...
Trafigura Graduate Program Montevideo
Hi, im interested in Trafigura, im a recent graduate and I applied to the program for Montevideo. they just sent a link to a "Cultural Interview", and they ask me to answer some questions. any idea how should I prepare? I don't have that much work experience but I know I will be training and...
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....
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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...
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
Trafigura Board Member arrested in bribery scandal
Was rejected by this company in 2015. Now I'm here spewing crap haha. But it doesn't change the fact that the crap is true. Marco Ferraz, a Trafigura board member from Argentina. Very close to Trafigura founder Claude Dauphin who was also notoriously corrupt. Claude Dauphin was a Marc Rich protege...
Trafigura Grad Program... hours, exit?
So my brother just got out of the military and is interested in the commodities firms like Trafigura, Glencore, Vitol, etc. I saw Traf has a cool 2 year, 8 month rotation grad program. He is having a kid though, and doesn't want to be slogging 80+ hours a week. 60-70, no problem. Anyone have any...
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...
Trafigura Salary and Culture (Ops/Risk)
Does anyone know first or second hand how much Trafigura pays its ops or risk/deals desk analysts in their first few years there? Seems like culture there is as tough as it gets in the industry with no job security. Any opinions on that?
TRAFIGURA COMMODITY TRADING APPRENTICESHIP
LOCATIONS: Geneva, Switzerland / Houston, Texas, USA If you have decided not to go to university, you are excited by a career in commodity trading and you are happy to work anywhere in the world, we believe we can offer you an unparalleled opportunity. Even with a couple of years’ work experience,...
Trafigura International Oil Trader
hi guys, anyone heading to geneva for the international oil trader role? two days of trading games.. any suggestions how to prepare on that pls? thanks a lot
Big Oil trading VS Physcial Commodities Shop
What's the difference in style and strategy between the two? I work in a major oil company's commercial arm in the Middle Office but I might have an offer coming soon from a major physical trading shop for a Middle Office role that might be an evolving role (eventually will be working on regression...
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...
Trafigura Junior Trader Program: physical commodities
Hello all, I am new here but have noticed that there were a lot of interesting discussions about physical commodities trading. I was wondering if anyone had started interviewing with Trafigura for their junior trader program. I applied 2 weeks ago in Geneva but am still waiting to hear from them....
Trafigura Interview
Upcoming Interview in Houston for Trafigura's Oil & Derivatives Graduate Development Programme, does anyone have any tips or foresight on how to prepare and the question that will be asked? WSO have a quite a few threads on Trafigura interview, but no one really has information on it. hopefully this...
Trafigura
stablished in 1993 as a private company, Trafigura is the world’s third largest independent oil trader and the second largest independent trader in the non-ferrous concentrates market. It has access to approximately US$33 billion in credit facilities, with investments in industrial assets around...
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.
Trafigura graduate program
Trafigura, the giant commodities training firm, is hiring for its graduate programme. You do a 2-year rotation at either geneva, singapore, stamford, buenos aires. Wondering if anyone has interviewed with them. Curious to know what they're like.
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.
Trafigura- Stamford
Upcoming Interview at Trafigura, Commodities trading in Stamford, CT. Any insight on the interview process? Other comments/snark, welcome.
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