Experience spans across energy commodity markets, S&T, alternative investments, strategic busdev, corporate strategy leadership and risk mgmt.
My Background:
- BS in Economics-Finance from small university with strong business reputation with 3.7 (studied abroad twice - London & Australia)
- 2yrs at bulge bracket bank as Commodities Analyst - Power & Natural Gas
- 2yrs at Top 3 physical commodities trading shop physical prop desk - NGLs, Crude & Gasoline
- 2yrs at large investment management firm assisting in management of $40B AUM alternative investment funds
- 3yrs at non-profit helping create industry certification for physical & financial energy market professionals
- now at geospatial analytic start-up focused on satellite radar intel for commodity markets
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WSO Podcast:
Member @Commodity101 shares his overarching career mantra. We cover how he broke into a bulge bracket trading desk in energy and natural gas, why he jumped to a physical trading commodity shop after 2 years, his pivot to a $40bn alternative investment fund and why he then spent 3 years at a non-profit in the certification space.
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Thanks for this. What do you think of light ends desk for crude & derivatives in an oil supermajor? My dream would be to end up in a commodities shop or hedge
Most oil majors have Rotational programs that I highly recommend you take a look at if interested in going that route - they offer great exposure across roles, responsibilities, and market perspectives - similar to those offered at large banks. If you have no experience in energy/commodities, the Energy Risk Professional (ERP) certification that I mention on the podcast is a great way to get up to speed quickly, focused on practical real-world knowledge (not how a book tells you energy markets work).
Thanks for the reply. Luckily, I do have energy experience and I also studied in one of the leading master for commodities trading (think Geneva, CASS)
I have an incoming interview for a trading position in light ends desk..Finger crossed! :)
what is his website he states at min 34? Couldn't fully understand what he said
www.ursaspace.com
Blogs/whitepaper I reference on the podcast can be found here: https://www.ursaspace.com/blog
Thanks for the interesting podcast.
I am a university student and also believe in the well-roundedness you describe. Probably because it fits my personality. My ideal career path would be to start a career in trading and then pivot more towards management styled roles
You have succesfully done this, but do you think it's feasible in general? What's your experience like in a management position?
Is it easy? No. Is it feasible? Yes. Your drive and initiative will not go unnoticed. I've been the youngest manager at the last 2 companies I've been at. Age doesn't matter as long as you bring something valuable to the table.
Insight on comp and future career growth?
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