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 models for supply and demand for a specific commodity for the trader). This role is similar to the Deals Desk Analyst role at Trafigura..

I really don't want to leave my current position, mostly because I am comfortable. Would this be a mistake? Would I be passing up a significant opportunity?

Thanks,

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