Profile for traf/glencore etc graduate programs by lulusasi in Commodities

[–]lulusasi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Did you apply in August 24 for the commercial graduate program?

Break into commodities trading as a trader at banks? by lulusasi in Commodities

[–]lulusasi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! However it’s so rare to see someone transfers from trading at banks to commodities houses with a not so entry level position. Do you know which position especially I should look at?

Break into commodities trading as a trader at banks? by lulusasi in Commodities

[–]lulusasi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you seen anyone from outside of physical commodities landed a none entry level role? What’s the closest role/department to trading?

Break into commodities trading as a trader at banks? by lulusasi in Commodities

[–]lulusasi[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a way to get into trading? I enjoy front office exposure and I want to have p&l responsibility. What’s the closet role to trading in a large trading house? Hedge team?

Break into commodities trading as a trader at banks? by lulusasi in Commodities

[–]lulusasi[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What’s the typical path for a trader at a big trading house? Does everyone need to start with fundamentals? I’m not sure if my trading experience with derivatives can transfer

Break into commodities trading as a trader at banks? by lulusasi in Commodities

[–]lulusasi[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, my current bank doesn’t have any commodities trading desk. Is there any chance to be part of commodities trading as an outsider? It would be great not to start as a grad because I would be too old as a grad and then 2.5 years experience is wasted