Opinions on Commodities Trading Opertaions/Middle Office Role?

Recently managed to secure a role as an Analyst  in MO for trading at a global commodities trading house, just looking for opinions on the job, past experiences, references, what can I expect, exit opportunities, tips, prospects on making it into the trading desk, etc. I have experience in financials trading with FI, FX and Derivatives in a Bulge Bracket, but I'm sort of new to physical an paper trading in commodities markets. The firm has a desk for everything you can imagine, from softs to energy. They are both buy side and sell side, they do market making, consulting, Asset Management, Risk management, Venture Capital, etc. Thanks for your time.

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My bad, not a trading house sort to speak, the firm operates as a merchant commodities firm. The Company specializes in proprietary trading and arbitrage, structured transactions, risk management, principal investing, consultancy, refinement, and transportation services. Serves clients worldwide.

 

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