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Junior Energy Operator for Hartree meaning.
Hey all, After some exhaustive research that has given me basically zero insight into what this role entails, I decided to resort to WSO. I am being interviewed for a Junior Energy Operator role at Hartree Partners, London in 5 days and need to get an idea of what I'll actually be doing, and my...
Commodity trading career path
I am a new graduate who has recently received a job offer from one of the leading energy companies in the APAC region, especially strong in LNG. My major was in finance. I have several questions about career paths. 1. I have repeatedly expressed my desire to become an LNG trader to the company's MD...
thoughts on commodities trading as a career.. have a couple questions
Looking at commodities trading as a future career.. just getting out of college. Have a couple of questions. Does flow trading still have a future or will it likely be replaced by electronic trading? Do you have to be a comp sci/quant to succeed in this career? Do you find the work intellectually...
Trading at Louis Dreyfus
What's the reputation for a trader from Louis Dreyfus in terms of lateral/exit ops nowadays? Chances of making 7 figures around 10 years after grad possible? Either by ascending internally and getting big bonuses or by transitioning to other roles. Memphis-cotton office or Wilton - Grains and...
How did Goldman Sachs commodities head Emerson made $100M in last three years?
I've always been curious to know how is the payout structure/bonuses of traders at IB get? How did Goldman's Emerson earned more than it's CEO? At JPMorgan, the associate level traders have a base pay of $100K+, but I've never found how much bonuses do they get? According to bloomberg's recent news,...
Accepted an offer from a physical commodities trading firm for a rotational program, would appreciate more clarity on the industry in general.
Hi everyone, I've recently accepted a full-time offer for a graduate rotational program at one of the larger physical firms (Glencore/Traf/Vitol/Merc) and quite excited about the opportunity. I would really appreciate it if someone could provide some more clarity on the questions below. Before the...
How to Break into Commodities
Hello champs, I'm studying a BBA with major in Finance and minor in Computer Science at a non target school (ICADE) in a non target country (Spain). I'm currently in my penultimate year and I wanted to get into commodities but for what I've found, there are only a few summer internships from the...
HELP: Need commodity industry insight
I am applying for a college program and have to answer the following questions to be considered for the program. I have done some research but there is limited unbiased information you can find on the topics. Can some industry professionals provide some insight on the following questions? 1. Should...
Physical Commodities to LO AM
Probably falling victim to the latest WSO groupthink here ('T1 LO AM is the best career ever!'), but is there room for people with physical commodities trading backgrounds to move to T1 LO AM as analysts (and eventually PMs)? Feels like there is some skill overlap in terms of research, talking to...
Sucden?
Hi all, Any insights on Sucden Financial, the FX trading team more specifically. Gracias!
How do you take the PV of a QUANTITY of a commodity
Hi all, I wonder if this even makes sense, I need to calculate how much a client would pay for a unit of commodity. The commodity will be extracted and delivered over the course of 30 years. So the client will have some revenues and expenses in this years. My calculation is: take the NPV of client's...
Energy Traders
Not sure if anyone saw this one, these numbers are staggering: https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/top-energy-trader… From my understanding Shell's year was tied to LNG. Vitol's nbrs are insane considering their relative volumes. Sounds like their power biz may have been a big part of that. Also...
Biggest commodity trader headcounts
What do you guys think the commodities are with the most traders. Obviously Oil&Gas type stuff is gonna be number 1, but where do the different metals and agriculturals line up? Here is a list of most actively traded commodities from plus500 WTI Crude Oil Brent Crude Oil Natural Gas Soybeans Corn...
Houston Spring 2023 Meet
Calling all Houston monkeys Do any of you all have interest in getting together over drinks in the future? Perfect weather to meet and greet out at a patio bar. Happy to organize something. Would be great to form some new connections in town and have an excuse to knock back beers. I'm a gasoline...
Trafigura Trader Accelerator Program
Hey dudes, hope all is going well. I noticed Trafigura is hiring for their Trader Accelerator Program. Seems like it could be a great launchpad into trading for relatively junior people currently in non-trading positions or am I mistaken? It seems Traf has had other programs such as International...
How hot is the job markets for commodities?
I have been in the commodities industry for 6+ years and, as it seems that we are heading into a recession, I want to know your thoughts on the job markets specifically for this industry. I might be looking to move from my current position (I am in a physical and derivatives trading role) pretty...
Exit ops Finance at Glencore/Traf/Vitol
what are the exit ops/career progression after 2/3yrs of a Finance role at a major commodity trading house? can I move into a trading position at these houses/join commodities desk at an IB?
Macquarie Commodities Global Markets - NY
Anyone have any reviews on working at Macquarie on the NY trading floor? Need some insight on culture, comp - pros and cons. Thanks!
Physical Trader to Commodity Sales
I currently work for one of the largest independent traders and have worked my way up to a Junior Trading role having been through the ranks of operations and deals desk (financial risk). I cover what is considered to be a regional market for the company and although i'm considered to be in a good...
Pivoting from Commodities
Funemployed mid-30s denizen here, hoping I might benefit from WSO's collective wisdom. This might read like a novel, so I've broken it into a few different chunks. Keen to hear people's thoughts/ideas, constructive criticism, identification of my cognitive blind spots, etc. - many thanks in advance...
What is the best asset class to specialize in for the future?
A very broad question, but I want to hear about your experiences on what has the best outlook. Where will we see more opportunities? Are there any exciting prospects to look out for?
Path to trader (commodities - energy)?
Simple question, but probably more challenging to answer. What is the path to being a trader at a supermajor / reputable bank or shop (traf, maq, vitol etc.)? I have heard a lot of it is being in the right place at the right time, and trader training programs obviously help. Specifically relating to...
Commodities comp?
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Am I a moron for continuing to recruit for 2023 IB SA?
I am not 100% sure what I want to do with my life - Energy trading or IB. I have a crude trading internship lined up at a major this summer, and my prospects in the industry seem good for next summer (knock on wood), given I feel confident about a superday I just wrapped up at a certain Australian...
Best Job To Become A Commodity Trader
Im in my last year of study and I work as a Sales-Trader Assistant in a bank. I would like to make a career in commo (nothing to do with the recent hype) and I am currently in the process of recruiting for the graduate program at two of the "ABCD". In case I don't make the it, I was wondering what...
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 Power, Carbon & NGOs
Good evening, Long time passive WSO lurker here that has decided to finally register and engage on the forums. I finished my postgraduate degree towards the end of last year and after several applications and interviews I managed to land a job as a junior trader at a power utility company. I have...
Energy Trading Internship Prep
I have a trading internship for a large energy shop lined up this summer and I want to make the most of it to get that coveted full time offer. What should I be doing to prep for said internship (other than just learning about the industry online)? Any specific books or materials I should start...
Tech vs Commodities Trading
After reading all the funny posts and comments on this website for so long, I finally need to ask for some help. I'm currently deciding between two offers - one in big tech/FAANG (which is a return offer from junior summer) and the other at a commodities trading firm (ABCD). I was really into...
Don't kill me, but...
I know this will likely catch a lot of flack, but I'm really interested in ESG research positions. Wondered if anyone here jumped from IB, ER, consulting, or a similar role to an impact fund or an organization/tech firm doing ESG research + investing. Feels like a natural, more intellectually...
Is Physical commodity trading a desk job or do traders still travel a lot?
Hi I am interested in starting my career in the physical commodity trading sector however I am wondering what the nature of the work is like. At firms like Trafigura/Vitol/Cargill/Bunge/Glencore, will the job be done behind a computer or is it partly a relationship business. I am very curious.
What are you trading?
Hello, I am wondering what traders do we have here on this S&T forum? Physical/Paper: Commodity: Geo:
Commodity Structuring/Origination
Got an offer to join a MM commodity desk as a SA and I was wondering what structuring within commodities would entail exactly? Also what skills are gained and possible exit ops are there if one were to start there?
How to politely decline an offer
Hi, my dilemma is the following: I joined a commodities trading firm (oil & gas) just three months ago in Switzerland. Had to move from London, which was quite a big move. The salary is really good, the job is challenging and seems to be interesting so far (I'm a trading assistant, fresh graduate),...
Chinese Oil Trading Arms
Does anyone know what the trading arms of Chinese oil companies (CNPC, CNOOC, Shaanxi Yanchang, Sinochem, ect.) are like compared to the majors or trading houses. Curious since the last chapter of The World For Sale mentioned that they take on more risk and trade with US sanctioned countries.
Markets products
Hey guys, Wondering if you guys have come across a good reference material or a book on explaining the fundamentals of all market products (i.e., FX, rates, commodities, etc.) that are sold to financial institutions and corporates. I don't need to know the exact mathematical details on pricing or...
Best Qualification (if any) for energy/power trading and analysis roles.
Hi All, So it seems the energy risk professional qualification is in its final year...Is there anything else which could fill this space? At the moment CFA® and the FRM qualifications looks somewhat relevant but the time invested in these roles might be better spent developing other skills i.e...
Commodity Trade Finance?
Maybe it's because it's more of a Euro bank thing but I don't think I have ever seen commodity trade finance discussed on WSO aside from somebody asking about a job opportunity years ago. It's one of my default recommendations for people looking for internships before applying to physical trading...
Commodities after Graduation
Crossposting from Job forum. I graduated this spring from a top tier university that is more known for its med school than anything else. Due to personal obligations , I stayed at home in the south during summers working blue collar jobs rather than pursuing finance internships. I am really...
Physical Commodities Help
Hi all, I have been searching throughout WSO for help and information on physical commodities so I thought maybe by posting here people may point me in the right direction ! last year I applied and got the the final round of the Trafigura grad program based in Geneva. To say I was gutted not to get...
SG Capital Management LLC Thoughts?
Does anyone know anything about this firm? was recently contacted by them, but I couldn't find much information about them on the internet.
I don't really fit in with my coworkers in an O&G scheduling job.
I am a traffic rep/scheduler at a mid-sized O&G marketing/producer services shop. My feedback reviews from the higher-ups have always been very positive, and I think I'm making inroads in that regard. My eventual goal is to become a trader. I have been in this job for about 2 years now; I worked as...
Salary for Physical Trading Operations/Contracts Coordinator/Administrator
What are salary ranges for a position at an international physical metals trading firm to coordinate all operations to ensure fulfillment after a trade is sealed? Experience level 1-3 years at a physical commodities firm (not necessarily metals). .
Oil Major Intern in Geneva: what's next?
Hi guys, I just got an offer from an Oil Major as an crude oil analyst, my tasks are: - updating data basis of counterparts of the firm (their credit rate...) - writing financial & market analyses about crude oil, its production etc. - writing notes and geographical analyses (North sea, Russia,...
Finding the selling price of FTR (energy trading)
Hey guys, I have been reading the forum here for a while but this is my first question. I am trying to figure out (for an assignment) the price some FTRs (Financial Transmission Rights) were sold. Here is an example of the data I have. I am supposed to figure out the price that these FTRs were sold....
What kind of internship for that kind of goal(s)?
Well, it's been some months that I browse this resourceful website and I should say, I need some advices. I'm an undergraduated student in a Msc in finance in a target european business school, I am president of the finance association, wrote dozen of financial analysis invested in stock markets. I...
commodities trading startup
This is the only forum where I was able to find and read posts from actual physical commodities traders and I would appreciate hearing your thoughts on starting commodities trading business (a physical commodity trading company) with $20k. For the sake of argument, let's say I have covered my...
Best Agricultural Trading Firm (ABCD)
What is the best ABCD agricultural trading firm? This in terms of long term compensation, prestige, growth opportunities and long term resume build. Also is there a particular Agricultural product that is best to start with straight out of college or one to avoid? On another note perhaps a seperate...
Citi Commodities Analyst 2020
I recently interviewed at the Citi Commodities Analyst program. It has been 2 weeks already and I haven't heard anything back. Did anyone else already interviewed for this position before? Definitely would like to hear your thoughts or share any intelligence.
Comodities Control
The CCS is able to provide reliable service in full range of cargo inspections all over Ukraine as well the vessel survey inspections and supervision at the loading place in the Seaports. We are ready to offer comprehensive service and competitive rates due to operating with The CCS is able to...
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