Commodities Trading Insight Event (London)

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.

Glencore’s customers are industrial consumers, such as those in the automotive, steel, power generation, battery manufacturing and oil sectors. We also provide financing, logistics and other services to producers and consumers of commodities.

Glencore’s Commodities Trading Insight Event (London)

Join us for Glencore’s Commodities Trading Insight Event in our London offices, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the industry and network with some of Glencore’s top traders. 

This is an event targeted towards students with STEM backgrounds passionate about trading and finance, taking place in the evening of 23rd April 2026.  

What you can expect

• Insight into Glencore: This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure into the world of commodities trading, learning about the day-to-day work of our traders, analysts, and risk managers through presentations.


• Trading Simulation: Industry-leading training from Smart Global Trading, who train and develop our graduates into future traders.


• Panel Q&A: Panel discussion and Q&A, featuring Glencore’s commercial graduates and traders.


• Networking: The opportunity to network with Glencore across the Risk, Analytics and Commercial teams.

Attendance Requirements

• You are a student studying a STEM or related subject, predicted a 2:1 or above.


• Be able to demonstrate an interest and curiosity in trading and finance.

How to Apply

Please apply via the link below, uploading a current CV and a response to the following questions. 

1. Please write, in 100 words or less, why you are interested in attending this event.


2. Please write one question you would ask in the panel Q&A. 

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and an earlier application may lead to an earlier decision.

Please note this is an invitation-only event. Applications close on 16th April 2026.