Physical commodity trading to MBA
Hi Guys,
My first post here. I am currently a trader of bulk commodities at a top tier physical commodity trading shop (Glencore/Vitol/Traf) who is looking to make a career pivot and evaluating the merits of an MBA programme to help me achieve that.
I had a few questions that I hope some fellow members might be able to shed some light on as I havent seen alot of people with my background go down this path.
I joined my firm from undergrad and worked my up through various functions into a spot on a trading desk over the past 5 years, how is physical commodities trading perceived by top US MBA schools?
I dont have previous finance experience, beside a summer internship in BB IBD and a year spent on the risk desk, I am looking to move into more project based work within the energy space, preferrably at a VC or PE fund, what do you think the likelihood of achieving this is?
Cheers
What was your undergrad in?
Econ/law joint honours
Sorry to hijack the thread but I have to know... why would you leave physical trading?
Its not for any financial reason - i am already making above the median all in comp for an MBA grad - I just genuinely find it unfulfilling/want a change. I am also starting to get equity in the company so its prompting me to make a choice before I'm "in too deep" and won't be able to leave due to the share vesting structure. I guess ive just had a think as to whether this is something I want to do in 5-10 years or if I want the role of my current bosses and the answer is no.
Do you think it's trading in general or do you think it would be slightly more fulfilling if you were spec trading paper, as well?
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