Offers: Trafigura vs Banking

Hi everyone, I am interested in gas and power trading longer term. I currently have offers in banking and from Traf in their oil grad program. Traf would more likely be a step in the right direction towards my goals, but I have some hesitation as comp is materially lower and I could end up on some random desk. Just wanted to use this as a bit of a sounding board from some of the more experienced commodity guys out there.

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You didn't specify which role at the bank is being offered here. Trafigura's oil graduate program is good exposure to the world of commodities but doesn't guarantee you becoming a trader (unlike BP's TDP or Shell). They also have a very cutthroat/brute work culture. Also I wouldn't worry much about comp especially starting fresh in your career, better to build credibility by gaining valuable experience and networking.

 
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