The Details

About Us

VCMT is a leading commodities trading firm specialising in global energy markets. We connect our vision, our people and our technology to capture trading opportunities.

At VCMT, exceptional people are empowered to become the best version of themselves. It’s a place where outstanding ideas triumph and results are rewarded regardless of rank or tenure.

Responsibilities:
After comprehensive technical training in OTC oil derivatives; giving you all of the required base knowledge to start your career in becoming a trader, you will have the opportunity whilst on a trading desk, to gain exposure to multiple departments. These include Risk, Quant modelling, Proprietary trading, Research. After completion of the scheme you will be given the opportunity to move into your chosen specialism.

As a Graduate trading analyst your key responsibilities on the trading desk will cover the following:

• Assisting senior traders with desk administrative duties – Uploading, recording and executing trades
• Attending and contributing to team meetings to develop your knowledge of the marketplace relevant to your specific desk
• Development of modelling tools for markets analysis
• Aid trading activities by analysing opportunities, producing research and market analysis

Requirements:

• Confident, concise communicator when communicating trading ideas/complex concepts
• Ability to work under extremely high pressure
• A demonstrable interest in training
• Commitment to working long hours
• Able to demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in all areas
• Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative
• Ability to grasp unfamiliar operating processes from beginning to end
• A Bachelor’s degree or above is required

Desirable:

• Excel VBA skills would be beneficial
• Relevant Internship experience in a similar trading environment desirable
• Motivated and driven to develop a career in Global Markets
• Pro-activeness

Due to a high volume of applicants, we can only reply to successful candidates.