Breaking in

Hello,

I am super interested in commodities trading after reading Trafigura's commodities demystified and speaking to various schedulers, analysts and traders at multiple companies. From what I've heard, the most efficient path to land a seat would be to go through a tdp. Apart from that, gaining experience as a scheduler or in risk would also be useful. If possible, could you give me a small list of jobs that I could target that would set me up to become a trader at some point?

Also, I am currently in my final year of uni in the UK at LSE, is it common for firms here to sponsor visas for these kind of entry level roles? Does it happen in Geneva/Singapore/Dubai? Are there careers similar to commodity trading you would recommend that are just as interesting?

Any tips to break in/resources to learn more would be GREATLY appreciated. If you're based in London I'd be super happy to meet and talk as well (about anything really doesn't just have to be career stuff).

Thank you!

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