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Do oil companies tend to be very bureaucratic
Accepted an offer for a trading position in major european oil company. But, I am shocked by how slowly decisions are taken, and by the huge amount of paper-work and bureaucratic work. Is this the trend in the industry, or just happen to have joined the most bureaucratic company in the world ?
Oil/Energy Trading superior to Prop Trading?
It seems to me that a lot of people these days think that trading oil and energy is better than trading equities or fixed income and I'm not sure why. I am not familiar with oil trading companies and their business model. Can someone shed me some light on the matter? I know that a lot of prop...
My Apologies In Advance
Let me preface this by saying that I had every intention of writing something meaningful about the fact that Google has applied to become a power marketer and how that will probably present a great opportunity to savvy energy traders. It's another sign of the coming global takeover by Google, and...
Energy Trading - Power plant operator
I am a a power plant operator at a nuclear power plant in South Carolina, and I am trying to get into energy trading. Does anyone know where to start looking outside of the obvious utility companies? I have already looked at my companies trading desk and the manager has told me that he does not...
Energy Rodeo 2012 - January 7, 2012
Energy Rodeo 2012 has been confirmed for January 7th, 2012. Further details to follow…
Arch Coal Email Format
hi, so i'm trying to shoot an email to a guy who trades @ arch coal, and am wondering what their email format is? any help would be appreciated.
Cover ltr/resume: S&T internship
I need some help folks. I'm using my Career Center to critique my resume and cover letter Though, I feel that their input may be very generic and not tailored for critiquing cover letters and resumes aimed at earning positions in IB or S&T . My undergrad is in industrial technology and...
Energy Rodeo All Star Line Up
Ok ladies and gents, the Energy Rodeo is fast coming up and, if the motivation to learn from industry professionals and insiders isn't enough to make you want to come down to Houston, maybe this will be. In addition to all the great things the Rodeo provides, some of your favorite WSO posters and...
BP Trader Development Program?
Has anyone here worked in BP IST or in the TDP? I have an offer and a couple questions. PM would be appreciated.
energy trading question
First of all, I was wondering why natural gas price affects electricity price so much in U.S. market. I interned at a trading floor this summer and I saw power traders sit very close to natural gas traders and interact a lot.. There are a lot of other sources of energy like coal, oil, nuclear etc,...
Energy Trading -- Energy Broker
I'll make this quick: Graduated with Finance undergrad December 2008 1st year MBA with focus in Energy Risk Management ~2 years experience as Credit Analyst for commercial bank I want to transition into a role that leads to energy trading (risk, scheduling, etc. as my long term goal would be to...
Energy trader educational background?
Just look for some thoughts on this - I'll be starting an MS in geology at a top grad program this fall. The plan is to work as a petroleum geologist after graduating; however, I've recently been thinking about a career as an energy trader. How would this kind of background look to an employer...
Energy Trading Question
Let's say you have just been hired into an energy trading group (North American power and gas only) at a BB bank. You have your choice of desks. In what order would you rank these groups? NYMEX gas East Gas East Power ERCOT West gas West power Also, you could trade either flat price or options.
Deadline for Energy Trading Internships?
It seems like a lot of the guys on this board are really knowledgable about energy trading so I would really appreciate your help.
"Sales" in Energy Trading
Can anyone shed light on how "sales" fits in with energy trading ? I understand that the commodities desk will usually have roles in structuring, scheduling, origination, etc., but I wasn't sure if there's sales aspect involved. Thanks for any responses!
New Grad Resume
Hi, I just graduated, most of the positions I keep getting interviews for seem to be either back-office or contract. I would still like to aim for investment banking and equity research jobs. Most of my internships were in the front office in Trading or Financial Analysis roles. I think my resume...
Graduate Scheme Energy Trading Europe
Hi, first post here, ima keep it very brief. I would be grateful for your answers. Im about to graduate with a business degree and am currently evaluating my options. Did internships in M&A but found it quite boring. Hence I want to try trading (ADHD high level btw. lol just thought might explain...
Advice for future Chicago Booth MBA student
Hi all, I'm heading off in September to get my MBA from Chicago Booth and am looking to break into energy trading upon graduation. I grew up and live in Houston, Texas which seems to present numerous opportunities to come back after graduation with large banks having presences here (commodity HQs),...
Maybe not the best time to take a banks FT offer?
I see that this topic has been touched on before but...I currently have a commodities trading related offer from one of the large energy/oil companies and with one of the large banks which has faired well thus far. I'd prefer to go with the bank which offers better compensation and a greater range...
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