Analytics Graduate Programme

Role Overview

The fast‑paced nature of the trading floor means no two days as a graduate analyst will be the same. You will be consistently called upon to provide practical solutions to complex problems using your mathematical aptitude and coding capabilities.

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.

• Use appropriate techniques and principles to conduct pre‑trade and post‑trade analysis.
• Model fundamental supply, demand balance and trade flow of the products traded.
• Track global oil movements through vessel tracking and assess how this impacts pricing of physical cargoes.
• Sit on the trading floor and develop models (with traders and independently) to improve forecast of fundamental and price data.
• Analyze 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.

• Recent graduate with an excellent track record of individual achievement, interested in a challenging, exciting career in the commodities sector.
• Entrepreneurial approach, deeply analytical mindset, and capability to solve complex problems using a wide range of numerical and technical skills.
• Commercial awareness, adaptability, resilience; thrive in team environments and take initiative independently.
• Completion of a Bachelor's degree to a 2.1 standard or above in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or a similar discipline.
• Recent graduates and those predicted to graduate with a 2.1 or above in 2027 are welcome to apply.
• Demonstrated interest in the commodities sector, shown through relevant experience in the Energy or Oil industries.
• Highly numerate, with good problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced in quantitative data analysis (via coursework, extracurricular activities, or work experience).
• Desirable coding skills: VBA, Python, or SQL.
• Entrepreneurially minded and adaptable; capable of working with significant autonomy and ensuring analysis delivers practical business benefits.
• Logical and confident problem solver with the ability to communicate solutions clearly to a wide range of audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly motivated and organized, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships, work in and influence a team.

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.