Sobre esta vaga de Glencore – 2027 Industrial Placement Programme – Quantitative Research (Analytics) na Glencore UK
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.
The Quantitative Research Placement
Our trading analysts work directly with our traders to evaluate fundamental global market supply and demand using mathematical and programming techniques. They work closely with traders, shipping, and IT, developing tools in order to deliver value to the business.
Forecasting market trends and strategic global thinking are important skills in this role – a good analyst will proactively form an independent view of the market and present clear and concise data to support this opinion. Working alongside the team, the data-driven insights you develop will be used to add value and inspire commercial strategy within the trading teams.
Key requirements:
- A keen interest in the Finance, Energy, or Oil industries.
- Strong numerical skills and a highly analytical mindset.
- Experience in a programming language, such as Python, strongly preferred.
- Experience with data analysis, data visualisation or machine learning preferred
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 2027.
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 will close on October 9, 2026, and the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK by the start of the placement.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so an earlier application may lead to an earlier decision.
