Commodities Trading Rotational Analyst Graduate Programme (2026 Start)

Castleton Commodities International; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Castleton Commodities International is offering a two-year rotational program for analysts in London. This unique opportunity allows graduates to gain exposure to trading support functions, focusing on risk management and analytical skills. Applicants should have strong technical abilities and an interest in the commodity markets, with expected graduation in Spring/Summer 2026.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits

Employee assistance & wellness programs

Parental and family leave policies

Community volunteer days

Tuition assistance & reimbursement

Employee discount program

Competitive paid time off

Continued learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in related field.
• Expected graduation date in Spring/Summer 2026.
• Prior internship in commodities or experience with financial institutions is preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills and technical proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Analyse markets to identify trading opportunities and understand risks.
• Design and develop models for analysing economic data.
• Perform research on identified risk factors.
• Identify market pricing trends and execute trade ideas with risk management.

Skills

Python

R

Matlab

C++

VBA

Excel

SQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Business, Economics, Energy, Computer Science, Physics

Job description

Application Deadline: October 7th, 12pm BST

Program Overview Video

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:

Throughout the programme, participants will also have regular interaction with the leaders of our businesses to gain an understanding of our approach to various opportunities across global markets.

This is a two-year rotational programme where for analysts to gain exposure to the support functions around trading with a specific emphasis on risk. From there, participants will rotate among four different trading desks, one of which could include the Risk team. At any point during the trading rotation—the desk can extend an offer of employment to the analyst and if they accept the offer, the analyst would no longer rotate to the next desk.

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 Spring/Summer 2026
• 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

To Apply: Please load applications directly to our careers page at www.cci.com

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