Glencore: Market Risk Internships (Risk, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Maths, Data Science)

This internship provides an introduction to how energy products such as oil, gas, and fuel are traded and distributed worldwide. You will learn how global markets and transport routes shape the movement of these resources, and examine the impact energy flows have on economies, industries, and international relations.

As a Market Risk Intern, you'll work directly with risk professionals who manage exposure, evaluate volatility, and keep the business ahead of fast-moving markets.

The risk department is an independent function aiming to monitor front-line trading and ensure that the risk-reward of the trading books is properly understood by Glencore senior management and that the physical exposure of the business – e.g., oil cargoes, electricity generation, gas deliveries – is correctly

Key Learnings:

• How trading desks measure and manage market risk
• Value-at-Risk (VaR), Greeks, and stress testing
• How to monitor daily exposure and P&L
• Tools like Excel, Python, SQL, Bloomberg
• Real-world risk governance and escalation protocols

Requirements:

• Recent graduates or studying:

1. Quantitative Risk,
2. Finance,
3. Economics,
4. Engineering,
5. Mathematics,
6. or Data Science

• Curious about markets and with an interest in risk
• Strong in Excel, Python/SQL
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn