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Trader to MBA
I am a 26 year old energy trader who has an UG in finance and an MFE from a top program. I've been trading for 2 years in physical energy at a top merchant trading firm such as glencore, trafigura, tenaska trading physical commodities (natural gas, oil etc. I don't want to mention specifics because...
DC Energy?
Anybody hear much about this firm recently? I've checked wso , elitetrader, quantnet, etc. but most everything is from a few years back when it seemed like business in energy trading was more profitable/less regulated. Is it still a firm worth working at straight out of college? I've heard bad...
Energy Trading Presentation at Harvard
Came across this interesting series of energy presentations at Harvard. Free to attend: Monday, September 28, 12pm – 1:30 pm Financial Arbitrage and Efficient Dispatch in Wholesale Electricity Markets John Parsons, Senior Lecturer, Sloan School of Management Bell Hall, 5th Floor, Belfer Building,...
Middle office to Front office in energy trading (IB, utilities...)
Hi everybody, I'm currently working in a small oil trading desk of a gas company where we only do derivatives (not physical). I'm here since mid of last year and it's my first job but I would like to consider new opportunities (I hope to find something new before the end of the year) in IB ,...
TA at one of the major banks trying to break into front office
Hello all, my name is Dan and I am a native NY who moved to Houston almost 3 years ago now. I am looking to break into front office in energy trading. I love to network and welcome the opportunity to meet new individuals. Feel free to reach out to me at any time. Warmest Regards, Dan
Move to the desk or stay in IT
Hi everyone. Like many others, I have been peeking around the forum for quite a lot of time without really posting. Now I finally need some bespoke advice from you. I am sure most of the people around here already think I am crazy just after reading the title of the post. The real reason I am...
Direct Energy Trading Operations Graduate Program
Anybody knows about this program? Is it a trading support program with little or no prospect of becoming a trader? Or is it a trader development program with good chance of leading to a trader position?
Energy Rodeo 2015 for future energy traders
Anyone attending the 2015 Energy Rodeo? Thoughts or opinions from previous ones? Thinking about skipping 2015, but doing 2016 and pursuing a job as a Natty Gas trader. By then I'd have: 1) 2.5 years of NG Scheduling experience(f500 company) 2) 1.5 years of finance experience(PE firm SA gig + Major...
Natural Gas Trading - Switzerland
I am about to interview with an energy trading firm based in Switzerland for a natural gas trading role covering Europe. I have quantish background and experience at a bulge bracket investment bank in structuring. The interview is next week and I would appreciate any hints regarding the...
Multilingual double degree undergrad with hopes of entering renewable energy trading in Southeast-Asia
I am leaving for South-East Asia this fall for a one-year internship leaving behind a "charming" life in an inconspicuous small town in Sweden. My majors are finance and political economics from two well-known universities in the country and I have aspirations of working in the finance industry,...
Energy Trader looking to exchange knowledge with a power systems engineer
Looking for someone with a background in power systems/electrical engineering. If you know about transmission congestion, voltage, impedance, physical power flows, send me a message. I will answer any question you want about the world of power trading , how to break in, pay, culture, lifestyle etc.
R.J. O'Brien Broker 3-Day Training Internship
Has anyone ever heard of this or know anyone who has done it? I found the posting through career services at my university and decided to throw in an application just to see what would happen. I received an acceptance letter today and have to let them know by 4/25 if I would like to attend. I am...
Energy Trading Career
Greetings mates, I have a question on energy trading career. But, please answer if you know this for sure. What city and what country is the best for energy trading career ? Houston, Dallas, Dubai, London, NYC , something else ? USA, UK, UAE, Switzerland, something else? And is energy trading...
Power Trading at an Electric Company
There is an electric company at my school doing OCR for some positions. I'm vaguely interested in trading, but I would like to specifically know more about power trading. I know for oil trading positions at the super majors you have to work as a scheduler before you can trade and I was wondering if...
Market Risk Mgmt --> Trading
Hi All, I wanted to know if Trading is a realistic exit opportunity after Market Risk Management. More specifically, if I take a Market Risk Analyst position at CME Group, that involves "SPAN margining and other risk algorithms to margin new products across different asset classes." The job...
How good is Tulane's Masters in Energy Management for getting an Energy Trading gig?
Are there better graduate degrees out there? I'm worried even if I applied to a program like this I wouldn't get a trading job, because I don't have any internship experience with big firms. A little bit about myself:
Group: Energy Trading
This group is a place where energy traders and students trying to break into energy trading can come to discuss recruiting and the industry.
Energy Trading 101: The Crack Spread
Good afternoon, monkeys. Listen: A crude and natural gas midstream firm like MarkWest Energy Partners and an oil refinery in the middle of Alabama will have different price exposures, and thus require different hedges to protect themselves in the event of future uncertainty. While not everyone is...
Energy Commentary
Looking for a good source covering long term (monthly or quarterly) commentary for the energy markets.
Sequent Energy Management
What's the word on the street about these guys? I hear they are one of the bigger players in natural gas and recruit heavily from UH. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Energy Prop Shop Exit Opportunities
Has anyone heard of DC Energy? If so, reputation on the street? Exit opportunities from the analyst program? Thanks in advance.
$1.5-2mm Bonuses?
I was out last night having drinks with a few energy traders at a HF I am applying to for an entry level position. Clearly these guys make a lot of money especially the owner. After some drinks one of the traders said, "Listen this is an opportunity of a lifetime, I made a $1.5mm bonus last year and...
JP Morgan Manipulating Energy Prices...a question
I've read a few very good posts on WSO about commodities trading , so I'm led to believe the knowledge is out there... My question to the WSO community is: does anyone have a good understanding of how JPMVEC actually perpetuated the fraud (how did the scheme work in practice), and who might some of...
real-time trading / hourly trader salary
i was pretty surprised to see that entry level real-time trading jobs annual compensation is only around $40-45k. does anyone else think that this is really low? also, how long does it typically take for a real-time trader to become day-ahead trader?
Resume Review for entry level energy trading
Hi, Please take a look at my piece, looking to get into energy trading .
Is the Energy Rodeo worth it
Hi, Has anyone been to the Energy Rodeo held in Houston? I am thinking of dishing out $800 and go down there from Canada, would it be worth it? Has anyone really been able to secure good job leads from that event and how receptive is visiting companies on considering candidates from Canada?
Oil Vs Gas Vs Power Trading, Which one to chose
Hi, Interested in learning from others on what its like to establish / specialize in each of the 3 big energy commodities. How easy is it to transition from one to the other? I would assume Gas to/from Power have a fairly easily transition ? Also, what is future career route and exit opp (just in...
Energy trading - Graduate gig at BB
Hello team, I've got a graduate gig at several BB ib's and a large utility. I am very interested in the utility as I firmly believe energy trading is the future. The problems I have is being offered ~80k at the BB's and ~45k at utility. Also the two year graduate program for the utility, meaning I...
PWM or Energy Trading?
I am currently working in PWM at a major wire house. I have been out of school for about 2 years from a non-target. I have the opportunity to join a top group at my current firm. This group is in the top 100 in Barons and would be a great opportunity. I also have an opportunity to join an energy...
Anyone have the inside scoop on MBF Trading?
Since there are a lot of energy traders on here, wondering if anyone has the inside scoop on what happened at MBF Trading? It seems Mark shut down his entire prop desk last year rather abruptly.
Energy Trading Internships - Majoring in finance with a track in global energy
I'm currently a Sophomore at UH Main Campus and I'm majoring in Finance with a track in Global Energy Management. I'm very interested in getting any type of internship with any type of Houston trading firms. I really don't mind if it's unpaid, I just really want to get my foot in the door. Does...
Augsburg Energy
Anyone heard of Augsburg Energy in NJ? They do prop trading in energy. I have an interview with them so wanted find out more about the firm.
Mo' Mar and the Future of Oil
With the news of Muammar Gadhafi's death reverberating throughout the globe, financial markets and oil speculators everywhere are contemplating how the event will effect production and prices. The simple logic would lead us to believe that production will increase to pre-revolution levels and with a...
Calgary Energy Trading Desks
Currently in Calgary, looking to get into energy trading, preferably nat gas or crude. So far, this is my list of desks, 1. BP 2. Transalta 3. Transcanada 4. Trafigura 5. Vitol 6. J Aron 7. JPM 8. TD Energy 9. CIBC Commodities 10. RBC 11. Suncor 12. Shell 13. EDF Trading 14. Encana 15. ConocoPhilips...
Applying to Energy Trading
Hi, Entering final semester this September majoring in finance and econ at semi target. experience include summer internship at a major BB energy trading desk. would love some information on any energy trading companies or utilities that are willing to recruit/train new traders. Other valuable...
Energy trading resume review
Hi all- I am looking to get into power and natural gas trading . Currently, I do risk management consulting in power and natural gas. Also, I have been trading natural gas futures for about two years. Here is the link to my resume: http://www.razume.com/documents/26946 Thanks, -Onyxcap
Energy Trading / Commercial Analyst Programs
I've read through all the topics related to energy trading roles, and I know that you have to start in ops/scheduling before moving on to become a real trader. However, my background (chemical engineering major) isn't really suitable for obtaining a scheduling role at one of the majors. I know...
what do real-time power traders do?
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Supermajor "Lateral" Transfer - possible?
Would it be possible for someone working at a supermajor in some sort of engineering capacity to make a lateral transfer to scheduling/ trading ? Would this differ by the company? Thank you.
Energy Trading to REIT? A sign of a RE rebound or just an outlier
So last week one of my peers in the energy industry told me he leaving his firm to go work for a REIT and it got me thinking, is this another sign of rebound in the RE industry? To give u some background, I trade NG and so did my friend. Now, granted there are good and bad years in the energy...
Vega Energy Partners
Does anyone know anything about this company? It's in Houston and I've heard a few of my buddies who work on trading desks mention the name. Is this a reputable firm?
Houston Energy Trading: Which Degree?
I have 3 years of work experience developing real-time risk systems for commodities trading in Houston at a BB . BS in Computer Science and BA in Economics from UT Austin. Want to eventually become an energy trader in Houston. 3.95 GPA, 750 GMAT. I think an MSF program would give me time to do some...
Tricon Energy
Hi all, Anybody know anything about Tricon Energy? They are engaged in petrochemicals and polymers. Any insight would be appreciated.
Transitioning from Energy Trading IT to Energy Trading
Sorry for the long post in advance. Please offer any advice you have. I have been doing software development focusing on commodities front office risk in Houston for 3 years. I have degrees in Comp Sci and Econ. I have a strong desire to become an energy trader, and I am looking for advice on the...
Vattenfall - Energy Trading - Discuss
I was thinking about joining a friend on a grand adventure in Europe. Does anyone know about being an energy/gas/whatever trader at Vattenfall. What are you making entry level in this kind of position, and what sort of career opportunities would it present? Thanks.
DC Energy Trading
Has anyone ever heard of DC Energy. Just got a role as an associate and was wondering if anyone had any insight. What are some good books/sites to check out for energy trading .
Is BS in environmental science good for future in energy trading/ energy company
So I'm already getting a business degree, and I have room for more courses. Should I complete an environmental science degree for a career in trading / the business end of energy? Or will this ultimately be useless/ of very little practical value
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Nuke'em Lloyd
I wasn’t really a big fan of GS but I think they just created what would likely be the most awesome desk in trading history. Someone give Blankfein a white Persian cat. According to the New York Post , Goldman Sachs is about to go nuclear and will be adding uranium to its commodities group.
FT Energy S&T recruiting
Does anyone in the industry/prospectives know what full-time recruiting will be like this fall/spring in the commodities/energy S&T within banks, utilities,energy companies?
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