This is a summer internship programme for analysts to gain exposure to commodity products, structuring, and trading with an emphasis on risk. From there, participants will participate in either two 5-week rotations or one 10-week rotation through matched trading desks or the risk group. At the end of the Summer Intern Program, a desk may extend an offer of employment to become a future Analyst.
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. Graduates will be exposed to the fundamental components of the global commodities industry.
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 2025
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: R, Python, Matlab, C++, VBA, Excel—as well as SQL or other database exposure. Python is the preferred programming language.
Superior communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to work as an effective team player and add value to team
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. This fully integrated platform has generated strong risk-adjusted returns for our investors since our formation.
