CH - Cargill First Interview

Hi all,

I have a 30-minute video screening coming up with Cargill's World Trading Group in Geneva for the STSA Trainee position — 18-month rotational program across Contract Execution, Middle Office, Risk Management, Mid-East Marketing Desk, Analytics and commercial trading desks.

I've prepared on physical trading concepts (basis, hedging, origination, forward curve, WASDE) and current grains/oilseeds market dynamics.

A few questions for anyone who has been through this process:

  • How technical is the first screening — mostly motivational/behavioural or do they test market knowledge?
  • Any specific questions that came up?
  • How much emphasis on grains/oilseeds specifically vs general commodity knowledge?
  • Any advice from people who went through STSA or similar Cargill programs?

Appreciate any info

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