Analytics Graduate Programme

Who we are Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that advance everyday life. With over 140,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 30 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of offices. Graduate Careers at Glencore UK Based in our fast-paced London office, our programmes are designed to accelerate the careers of outstanding graduates who have a strong commercial outlook and a genuine interest in energy commodities trading. Our graduate roles combine structured, professional development with on-the-job experience – successful candidates will have direct exposure to the commercial teams and will be trusted to take on responsibility from day one. The Analytics Graduate Programme Our team of trading analysts works directly with traders, guiding their commercial strategy by providing data-driven insights into energy commodities markets. The team evaluates fundamental global market supply and demand of commodities traded in the energy division. Successful candidates in this team will both shape traders’ understanding of market dynamics and work cross-functionally with the shipping and technology teams, developing tools to drive results across the business. Your role The fast-paced nature of the trading floor means no two days as a graduate analyst will be the same – however, you will be consistently called upon to provide practical solutions to complex problems using your mathematical aptitude and coding capabilities. Your core responsibilities will include: Using appropriate techniques and principles to conduct pre-trade and post- trade analysis Modelling of fundamental supply, demand balance and trade flow of the products traded Keeping track of global oil movements through vessel tracking, and assessing how this impacts pricing of physical cargoes Sitting on the trading floor, and developing models (with traders and independently) to improve forecast of fundamental and price data Analyse the information collected and highlight anomalies in the market that could lead to trading opportunities. Communicate results effectively with traders and senior management Generate additional value using initiative, commercial innovation and entrepreneurial flair Who we look for We look for recent graduates with an excellent track record of individual achievement – who are interested in a challenging, exciting career in the commodities sector. You should have an entrepreneurial approach, a deeply analytical mindset, and the capability to solve complex problems using a wide range of numerical and technical skills. Working at Glencore…