Glencore - 2026 Industrial Placement Programme - Quantitative Research (Analytics)

Glencore; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global diversified natural resource company is seeking driven undergraduate students for its 2026 Industrial Placement Programme in London. Candidates should have strong numerical and analytical skills, a keen interest in finance or energy, and programming experience, preferably in Python. This 12-month program offers real responsibilities and exposure to the commodities trading sector starting from July 2026.

Qualifications

• A keen interest in the Finance, Energy, or Oil industries.
• Some programming experience, preferably in Python.
• Availability to start in July 2026.

Responsibilities

• Work with traders to evaluate global market supply and demand.
• Develop tools to deliver value to the business.
• Contribute from day one to the business's operations.

Skills

Strong numerical skills

Analytical mindset

Experience in Python

Data analysis experience

Data visualisation experience

Machine learning knowledge

Education

Undergraduate degree with a year in industry

Job description

Overview

Our trading analysts work directly with our traders to evaluate fundamental global market supply and demand using mathematical and programming techniques. They work closely with traders, shipping, and IT, developing tools in order to deliver value to the business.

By the end of the programme, you will have developed strong skills in your chosen function. You will also be equipped with the highest level of professionalism, personal ownership and commercial aptitude – skills that are essential to future careers at Glencore.

Qualifications

• A keen interest in the Finance, Energy, or Oil industries.
• Strong numerical skills and a highly analytical mindset.
• Experience in a programming language, such as Python, strongly preferred.
• Experience with data analysis, data visualisation or machine learning preferred.

Who we look for

We are looking for driven, talented undergraduate students who are interested in an exciting, challenging career in the commodities sector. Working at Glencore requires commercial awareness, adaptability and resilience – and you will need to thrive in team environments as well as take initiative independently. We look for disciplined people who can demonstrate entrepreneurial ability, thrive on logistical challenges and can provide practical solutions to complex problems using their numerical capabilities. You must be studying a degree with a year in industry, and successful candidates need to be available to start their placements in July 2026.

• Where you have generated additional value by utilising your entrepreneurial flair, commercial innovation or initiative.
• Your resilience and determination to succeed in a commercial/competitive environment.
• Your proficiency in solving and communicating complex problems.
• Your ability to build relationships, work in and influence a team.

Company Overview

Glencore is one of the world's largest global diversified natural resource companies, and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today.

With over 150,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 50 offices.

Industrial Placement Programme

The Glencore 2026 Industrial Placement Programme is designed to accelerate your career in the commodities trading, technology, engineering, or environmental science spheres. This 12‑month programme gives talented undergraduates exposure to the world‑class people and careers on offer at Glencore. This is a fast‑paced placement in our London office. You will be given your own areas of responsibility and have the opportunity to contribute to the work of the business from day one.