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Junior Energy Operator for Hartree meaning.
Hey all, After some exhaustive research that has given me basically zero insight into what this role entails, I decided to resort to WSO. I am being interviewed for a Junior Energy Operator role at Hartree Partners, London in 5 days and need to get an idea of what I'll actually be doing, and my...
Energy trading event
Hi, Through a networking event with my uni I managed to convince the head of trading at a small energy trading shop to let me spend some days at the differents desks in the spring, like a spring insight event. With hopes of being fast-tracked to a summer internship next summer. They have four areas...
Power/Energy trading
Hi, I have had the opportunity to participate in an insight event at an energy trading firm in one of the Nordic countries. They have four areas that I will alternate between. Trading of financial products (electricity futures), Trading of electricity with physical delivery, Data analysis and...
Energy Trading Career Path
Hi, so I graduated in 2018 and have been working S&T since. I joined a startup that hedged on behalf of different companies (producers, small refiners, PE) and managed everything for the trade, except for wiring the payments and traded with all of the IB/BB/MM companies. I started in back office,...
Thoughts on the TRIP (Trading, Risk, and Investments) Program at Texas A&M?
Currently I am a sophomore Finance major at Texas A&M. I am interested in applying for the TRIP program in the fall. Energy trading is something that interests me and I've heard that the TRIP program places well in Houston. Has anyone been a part of the program or knows colleagues that were in the...
Top Environmental Trading Desks
Hello monkeys. I've been a trader for a few years now, primarily in physical oil and associated paper markets. I'm interested in a new realm- environmental markets. Specifically emissions. The most relevant exposure in my career has been RINs and LCFS on the refined products side. I haven't touched...
Energy Trading -> Quantitative Trading Career Path
Hello all, I am currently a software engineering student in Canada exploring a front-office analytics internship opportunity at a major Canadian power trading firm. From my understanding, the role and industry are highly quantitative, with a large focus on statistical modelling, machine learning/AI,...
Energy Investment Banking vs. Energy Trading
Trying to decide between these two career paths. Would love to hear some input regarding the two and others who have made a decision between these two.
HELP: Need commodity industry insight
I am applying for a college program and have to answer the following questions to be considered for the program. I have done some research but there is limited unbiased information you can find on the topics. Can some industry professionals provide some insight on the following questions? 1. Should...
Real-Time Power/Energy Trader at a Utility Company
Hello, I've been reading as much as I can about physical energy trading and have some questions about Real-Time Trading positions at utility companies, specifically in the PNW: - It sounds like scheduling is a common way to get experience and move into a trader position, how long do you need to be a...
Physical Commodity Trading career: If you started over again.
Evening all, at first I wanted to pursue a career in AM or IB, but since learning more about the Commodity Trading space, it just seems to resonate with me more. Not having a degree, I'm seeking for alternative routes into the sector with the aim of being a Physical Commodity Trader. Something left...
Sentiment about RWE Supply & Trading (RWEST)
Hi, I have final found interviews with RWEST in chicago. This is for a trading / trading analyst type role (trying to stay vague here). What is the general sentiment about RWE? I come from an equities background at a BB.
Internship offer
I currently work as an acquisitions analyst intern at a small PE firm. Most of my job is cold calling and only a little bit of modeling. I got an offer today from a fortune 200 company to work in their real estate department (re management and transactions). I’m a finance major at a top 5...
Houston Spring 2023 Meet
Calling all Houston monkeys Do any of you all have interest in getting together over drinks in the future? Perfect weather to meet and greet out at a patio bar. Happy to organize something. Would be great to form some new connections in town and have an excuse to knock back beers. I'm a gasoline...
Commodity Talent LLC's International Energy Week London 2023 Calender 2.0
London IE Week 2023 Calendar 2.0 This is Commodity Talent LLC’s second edition of an unofficial schedule of events associated with International Energy Week 2023 UK compiled from public and private sources. Updates to come as we get them. Please send! Awaited event details: BNP Paribas, Scandi...
Structuring and Valuation of Commodity Transactions
Hi all, I was invited to an interview for a Quant role at some energy producer's department that provides structuring and valuation services for commodity transactions (mostly power). I have no background in Trading or the Energy market, so I am not aware what structuring really means (does it refer...
Should I get FINRA series 3 for physical oil/gas trading?
Hi all, I am currently a fresh grad working in scheduling for a major oil and gas company. If my end goal is to become a physical oil/gas trader will getting the series 3 help boost my resume for the future? I don’t want to be stuck scheduling forever.
Self-Assess Aptitude for Physical Commodity Trading
hi guys, so I am considering a career in physical commodities (order of preference: energy/oil > metals >>> ags). short bio: quant/data science background, extensive programming experience and capable of speaking a few european languages. STEM degree unfortunately from a no-name/non-target in europe...
Market risk in physical commodities or fixed income?
I want to break into trading role. I recently completed an MSc which specializes in physical commodities trading. I have back office experience. I am close to getting a market risk offer from a top asian bank in London. I am also in initial interview phase with an american physical commodities firm....
Q&A: Director of Energy Trading
My background: -Undergrad in Chemical Engineering (semi-target/top tier of non-target) -Masters in Finance (target) -Interned at large chemical company where I learned I didn't want to be an engineer -Four Years at Oil company in energy marketing division. Started out 50/50 in operations and quant...
BP 2023 Internship
Anyone have any info regarding when BP will open up apps for their 2023 internships?
2023 Commodities Internship Programs
Didn't see a thread for this, so I figured I'd start one. Does anyone have info about 2023 com trading internships. I know Macquarie wrapped up 2023 accelerated, and Citi/BAML are still open. Any others?
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Path to trader (commodities - energy)?
Simple question, but probably more challenging to answer. What is the path to being a trader at a supermajor / reputable bank or shop (traf, maq, vitol etc.)? I have heard a lot of it is being in the right place at the right time, and trader training programs obviously help. Specifically relating to...
Sellside Trader to HF Transition
Hi WSO, I was wondering how hard it is to make a transition from sell-side trading at a "Hedge Advisory" (we do financial hedging for oil and gas companies) to a hedge fund or a prop desk? I joined the company when it was much smaller and have gotten experience in several areas of the business...
Am I a moron for continuing to recruit for 2023 IB SA?
I am not 100% sure what I want to do with my life - Energy trading or IB. I have a crude trading internship lined up at a major this summer, and my prospects in the industry seem good for next summer (knock on wood), given I feel confident about a superday I just wrapped up at a certain Australian...
Supermajor or Bank for Energy trading
Hi all, Generally speaking. As a fresh grad starting in a support role for energy trading ( scheduler, market risk etc.), would I have a higher chance of eventually becoming a trader if I start at a supermajor or bank?
Opinions on Commodities Trading Opertaions/Middle Office Role?
Recently managed to secure a role as an Analyst in MO for trading at a global commodities trading house, just looking for opinions on the job, past experiences, references, what can I expect, exit opportunities, tips, prospects on making it into the trading desk, etc. I have experience in financials...
Trading Power, Carbon & NGOs
Good evening, Long time passive WSO lurker here that has decided to finally register and engage on the forums. I finished my postgraduate degree towards the end of last year and after several applications and interviews I managed to land a job as a junior trader at a power utility company. I have...
Whether to choose LSE or Cass?
I am currently a third-year undergraduate student in Commerce. I am extremely passionate about Shipping and Physical Commodities. I had applied to Cass's MSc Shipping, Trade, and Finance and have got an acceptance letter. However, I am also interested in History and Economics. I had applied to MSc...
Investement bank power vs utility power trading
Hello, I'm pretty deep in discussions with a US BB investment bank about joining as a VP on a power trading desk in London, I'm currently a relatively junior power trader at an EU utility. Anyone familiar with European power markets will know theres a pretty large shortage of power traders atm so...
Risk premiums in energy trading
Hello monkeys, I was wondering whether some of you know something about energy trading. Normally, when purchasing for your own portfolio one adds different types of premiums (for example imbalance and profile risks) to get to an ITP for your company, but what risk components are added if you sell...
Road to Energy Trading?
Preferably would like opinions about Power Markets, but open to other markets as well. How is the path like? I've seen people jump into trading right out of school (mostly Ivy League, rarely any other school). On the other hand, I've seen people not get a trading seat in 5 years while being an...
Power/Emissions/LCFS related trading
Is there anyone out there who trades emissions, solar RECs, or LCFS credits? There is a very small community out there and wanted to share some ideas. Renewables are exploding but the ability to hedge the revenue streams have not.
Best Earnings Call Analysis Tool
I have been using a tool called Uplink to run advanced analytics and provide real time transcripts for Earnings calls and it has been great for me so far. This is definitely something that could be really huge for anyone regularly listening to earnings calls or any disclosures, to be honest. There...
Msc in Energy vs Msc in finance : Help
Hi everyone, I'm in a big period of hesitation about my future and I need your advice. I would like to work in oil and gas trading. I have a French Master's degree in market finance (non target school) and quite good experience (Fixed-income brokerage + Gas structuring). In order to succeed in this...
PwC Management Consulting vs ExxonMobil Trading Analyst
I currently have two different offers for a summer internship, one offer from PwC to intern in their Houston office as a management consulting intern, and the other from Exxon to work as an analyst on their up and coming trading floor. I have experience working on another energy trading floor, and...
Is Natural Gas Scheduling/Trading a dying industry?
Am I screwing myself for the future by taking a natural gas scheduling gig? Will I have limited exit opps if I ever decide to change?
Energy Asset Valuations
Hello Everybody, I received a job offer from a firm in NYC that invests in energy assets. They work on all stages, developing, financing and trading and distributing from the asset. They primarily purchase gas power plants and oil fields. My primary responsibility would be to work on asset...
Tulane Masters of Management in Energy (MME) - updates?
I saw that there were a couple of posts about this program, but they were all 5+ years ago. Any students that have gone through the program in the last couple of years that would like to share their experiences? Have people been getting jobs after completing? I've heard great things about it, but...
XOM Staffing Up Trade Desk
Looking to get some of the opinions of the other physical trade guys in the forum, but anyone feel free to chime in. Given the moves XOM has made, what are your opinions on having another monster trading shop coming into the market? I agree with the sentiment that they arent going to start paper...
Energy Prop Shops
Does anyone have any info about the following energy prop trading shops: Glencore Mercuria Arcadia Masefield Vitol Trafigura Gunvor How would you rank them in terms of prestige? How do they compare with trading at a BB ? Any info would be appreciated
Power Market Analyst Exit Opps
Hello, I have an offer as a power market analyst at a generation firm in the US. The role involves fundamental analysis of power prices and some electricity market modelling. Does anybody have some insight into where this could potentially lead in the future i.e consulting/trading roles? Thanks a...
Power trading strategies
Hi all, I´ve started recently as a power trader and was wondering if you could recommend some resources (or write any comments) on various trading strategies possible in the electricity market. I tried searching on the forum here and there are few people with experience in energy trading, so...
Oil vs Nat Gas Trading
I was recently offered a summer internship at an oil major at a certain location, my home town, in their natural gas trading program and accepted it. I am extremely excited about the opportunity! But, I have always been interested in crude oil. Maybe I am a little biased; as I took a certificate...
How to find private companies in a Niche field
I'm graduating from University within the next year, so naturally i've been applying left and right. However, i'm finding it quite challenging to even find the right places to apply, considering most of the companies in the field i'm looking for work in (oil&gas trading ) don't make details...
Q&A: Commodity Energy Merchant
They called me the Commodity Merchant, I prefer "relationship manager". It not just buy low, sell high. It's managing the relationships, structuring the logistics assets and trades from the origin to the destination. We are a regular shipper on the Colonial Pipeline Line 2, Off-Exchange EFP cash...
Energy Management or Finance degree?
I am going to be attending the University of Oklahoma as a Sophomore in the fall and am trying to pinpoint the best degree for pursuing a career in energy trading . OU offers a Energy Management degree that focuses on many subjects(Marketing, Finance, Management, Petroleum Engineering, Geology)....
PJM Western Hub
Anyone here trade PJM Western Hub ICE? Couldn't find any sites with a large enough user base for power traders, would love to start one here and get a thread going to talk markets.
Chemical Engineer to Finance Internship Help
Hi, I am currently a final year BEng Chemical Engineering student at a UK Russell Group university (Newcastle) on track for a 1st degree classification. A combination of factors have led me to lean towards having a finance related career. Specifically, I'm interested in energy trading. I already...
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