Industrial Placement Intern
Glencore
Industrial Placement Intern
Glencore
Diversified natural resources trading and mining
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:
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:
Applications will close on December 7th, 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.
Glencore is a global operator of mines and processing facilities that also trades oil, coal, metals, and minerals around the world. Its products start with extracting natural resources, processing them at mines and refineries, and then moving them through a large trading network to customers. The company stands out by combining production with global commerce, giving it direct control over both supply and markets. Its goal is to be a leading supplier of essential natural resources by efficiently managing mines, production, and trading while maintaining safety and governance standards.
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