Product Risk Industrial Placement

Job Details

Product Risk Industrial Placement

Programme Overview

Designed to accelerate your career in the commodities trading, technology, engineering, or environmental science spheres, this 12 month programme gives talented undergraduates exposure to the world-class people and careers on offer at Glencore.

This is a fast-paced placement in our London office. You will be given your own areas of responsibility and have the opportunity to contribute to the work of the business from day one.

By the end of the programme, you will have developed strong skills in your chosen function. You will also be equipped with the highest level of professionalism, personal ownership and commercial aptitude – skills that are essential to future careers at Glencore.

Industrial placement students may be able to return as full-time team members on our Graduate Programme upon completing their studies, depending on performance and business requirements.

The Product Risk Placement

Role Description

The Glencore Risk Department is an independent function aiming to control front-line trading and ensure that the risk-reward of the trading books is properly understood by Glencore senior management and that the physical exposure of the business – e.g. Oil Cargoes, Electricity Generation, Gas Deliveries – is correctly valued.

You will learn how to understand complex financial transactions, including the flow of physical commodities across the world. You will calculate and run frequent risk reports, as well as assist in the development of new systems and processes. You will also learn how to communicate your results effectively with traders, managers, and team members.

Key Requirements

• Highly numerate, with good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication skills – must be able to understand others’ perspectives and relate complex ideas to different groups
• Must be able to work flexibly within a team
• Must be capable of working autonomously, and to tight deadlines
• Coding skills in VBA, Python and Excel advantageous

Who We Look For

We are looking for driven, talented undergraduate students who are interested in an exciting, challenging career in the commodities sector.

Working at Glencore requires commercial awareness, adaptability and resilience – and you will need to thrive in team environments as well as take initiative independently.

We look for disciplined people who can demonstrate entrepreneurial ability, thrive on logistical challenges and can provide practical solutions to complex problems using their numerical capabilities.

You must be studying a degree with a year in industry, and successful candidates need to be available to start their placements in July 2025.

Application Requirements

You are required to submit a CV and covering letter. Through the use of evidence and examples, your application must demonstrate:

• Where you have generated additional value by utilising your entrepreneurial flair, commercial innovation or initiative
• Your resilience and determination to succeed in a commercial/competitive environment
• Your proficiency in solving and communicating complex problems
• Your ability to build relationships, work in and influence a team

Applications close 24/01/25, and the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK by the start of the placement.

About Glencore

Glencore is a global and diversified natural resource company. From powering the electric vehicle revolution, to the smartphone in your pocket – the commodities we source enable modern life. We produce and market more than 60 commodities, through approximately 60 assets and offices in over 35 countries.

We offer exciting graduate and entry-level opportunities globally, in fields ranging from analytics and engineering to trading, sustainability, risk management and finance – to name but a few.

Working at Glencore requires commercial awareness, adaptability and resilience. You’ll need to thrive in team environments as well as take initiative independently.

If you are dedicated and driven, you have a can-do spirit, and you are willing to learn and take responsibility, we offer the chance to develop a rewarding career.

Our graduate programmes, industrial placements and internships combine structured, professional development with on-the-job experience.

We value diversity, and respect people from all backgrounds.

If you’re bright, curious, confident and keen to grow with us, you’re who we’re looking for.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.