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.

  1. 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?

  2. 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

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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.

 

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