Commodities Trading Rotational Analyst Graduate Programme

Join a two-year rotational graduate programme, gaining experience in commodity trading, risk management, market analysis, and quantitative modelling across physical and financial trading teams.

Castleton Commodities International is a leading global energy commodities merchant and infrastructure asset investor. As a trader, CCI deploys capital on a proprietary basis in the physical and financial commodity markets, providing the Company with market insights and access.

As a strategic investor and developer, CCI leverages its market expertise, operations capabilities, and industry knowledge to invest in, and develop, select commodity infrastructure assets. CCI focuses its activities on the markets it understands best, while constantly striving to expand its knowledge base and network of relationships in order to participate in new markets.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, CCI conducts business from offices located around the world including Calgary, Canada; Houston, Texas; New York, New York; Geneva, Switzerland; London, United Kingdom; and Singapore. The Company has more than 500 employees globally.

Programme Overview:

Join our dynamic two-year rotational programme designed to propel recent graduates into a career of Physical & Financial commodity trading, with a strong focus on risk management and cutting-edge technology.

Analysts initially participate in a variety of onboarding training sessions before joining their first desk for a 6-month rotation, which can be on a Physical or Financial Trading desk, our Risk team, or our Weather team. Analysts in the programme are able to participate in up to four rotations, pending performance, and at any point in time a desk can extend an offer to join their team permanently.

Following your first financial rotation you will either be matched with a third rotation or be permanently placed on a desk.

Throughout the programme, you'll engage with company leaders, gain insights into global market strategies, and develop a robust understanding of the commodities landscape. Benefit from personalized mentorship, participate in interactive Q&A sessions, and showcase your learnings through presentations. This programme is your gateway to becoming an influential player in our company and the global commodities industry.

This programme is a unique opportunity designed to provide a strong basis for a role within the business, and to identify and develop people who have the desire to become active players in the company.  

Why Work for CCI?

• Fast-track your career with early exposure to senior leaders and tailored professional development

• Generate impactful and meaningful work that is implemented in real-time

• Explore various functions and career paths, including trading, with high exposure to senior leadership

• Join a respected, global, and industry-leading commodity trading house and investing platform

• Contribute to a dynamic industry that is consistently evolving with energy transition, macro, and weather

• Grow in an entrepreneurial environment with early-stage career growth and leadership opportunities

Requirements:

At CCI, we are dedicated to attracting and retaining top talent. We value our human capital and seek strong contributors whom we can support and provide with the opportunities to be successful. We are seeking individuals who have strong technical skills along with an understanding of derivative products and an interest in the commodity markets.

Responsibilities (Trading/Analysis): 

• Analyse markets to identify trading opportunities, analysing and understanding risks

• Design and develop models to analyse economic data, market fundamentals and forecast prices

• Perform research and statistical studies of identified risk factors

• Identify market pricing trends and discontinuity

• Design and formulate trade ideas and execute with rigorous risk management control. Run back-testing to verify the strategy prior to production execution

• Review research reports and articles that examine recent developments in the energy markets

• Build up close connection with external consultancies and internal research team

Qualifications:

• Pursuing Bachelors or Master’s in Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Business, Economics, Energy, Computer Science, Physics or a related field of study

• Expected graduation date in Spring/Summer 2027

• Prior internship/exposure to the commodities markets, or experience with other financial institutions and consulting is preferred

• Excellent analytical and technical skills in one or more of the following: Python, R, Matlab, C++, VBA, Excel—as well as SQL or other database exposure. Python is the preferred programming language. Should you be selected for interviews, be prepared to review Python and SQL.

• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to work as an effective team player and add value to team

Employee Programs & Benefits:

CCI offers competitive benefits and programs to support our employees, their families and local communities.

These include:

• Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits

• Employee assistance & wellness programs

• Parental and family leave policies

• CCI in the Community: Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.

• Charitable contribution match program

• Tuition assistance & reimbursement

• Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards

• Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities

• Competitive paid time off

• Continued learning opportunities