How do bonuses work at the likes of Trafigura, Glencore, Vitol etc

Out of interest, was wondering how bonuses for traders at physical trading houses such as Trafigura and Vitol are structured? Is it earned on a per trade or deal basis and how exactly is it calculated? Not much info about this online

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