US Trafigura Trading Graduate Program - Benefits

I wanted to see if there is any benefit to the US trading program Traf offers if you are hell-bent on becoming a trader. Have a current offer at a shop in gas scheduling (good history of internal promotes to trading), so not sure if Traf offers the same benefits or more in terms of commercial opportunities. 

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, the Trafigura Graduate Program is known for its competitive nature and focus on developing top talent. However, it does not guarantee a direct path to becoming a trader. Many graduates in the program do not transition into trading roles even after several years. The program includes rotations that may not always align with trading-specific roles, and there is a possibility of ending up in non-trading departments.

If your current offer in gas scheduling has a strong track record of internal promotions to trading, it might provide a more direct route to your goal of becoming a trader. Trafigura's program could still be valuable for gaining exposure to the broader commodities business, but it may not offer the same clear pathway to trading as your current opportunity.

Sources: Trafigura Commodity Graduate Process, Refined fuels trading experience but lackluster Engineering GPA, Trafigura Graduate Programme, 2017, Physical Commodities: Shell vs. BP vs. Trading House Grad Programmes, Transferring Commodities

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