Any commodities summer trading internships?

A lot of commodities' roles I've seen e.g. 

  • Glencore Commercial Analyst Programme
  • Shell Trader Development
  • Trafigura Analyst Programme

are all graduate programs. I am aware of one summer internship from Castleton Commodities but are there any summer internship programs available?

I'm based in London, UK. 

EDF haven't opened yet either but I struggle to find one. 

Advice would be appreciated - many thanks :)

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some insights regarding commodities trading internships and graduate programs:

Graduate Programs:

  • Glencore: Commercial Graduate Program
  • Shell: Trader Development Programme
  • Trafigura: Global Graduate Program
  • EDF Trading: Commercial Graduate Program (status not specified)

Summer Internships:

  • Castleton Commodities: Known to offer a summer internship program.

Additional Information:

  • Cargill: Has a listing for their freight program.
  • BP: Trading & Shipping Development Program (status not specified).

Advice:

  • EDF Trading: Keep an eye on their openings as they haven't opened yet.
  • Networking: Engage with professionals in the industry through LinkedIn or industry events to uncover hidden opportunities.
  • Company Websites: Regularly check the careers section of major commodity trading firms for updates on internship programs.

If you need more specific advice or have further questions, feel free to ask!

Sources: Physical Commodities Trading 2022 Graduate Program Megathread, London IB Summer Internship Discussion 2018, Did not land a summer internship? Now what? (London edition), Physical Commodities: Shell vs. BP vs. Trading House Grad Programmes, Advice: BP IST Finance & Risk Summer Internship

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