Are you a recent graduate or final‑year student in Economics, Finance, or Quantitative Finance, ready to dive into high-stakes markets? If so, Glencore’s Risk Management Graduate Programme in Johannesburg could be your ideal launchpad.
What Makes It Stand Out
Glencore—one of the world’s largest natural-resource companies, operating in over 35 countries with more than 150,000 employees—offers this programme to develop the next breed of risk professionals. Plunging you straight into the heart of market, credit, and middle-office operations, you’ll guard billions in physical commodities and derivatives while learning to balance global exposures.
Core Responsibilities
As a Risk Graduate, you’ll:
- Monitor exposures daily, from physical assets to complex derivatives.
- Validate mark‑to‑market valuations, reporting P&L and risk metrics.
- Ensure hedging strategies align with desk objectives.
- Collaborate directly with traders and operators as part of the Middle Office.
- Leverage analytical rigor, potentially using coding languages to automate and enhance risk frameworks
Instant responsibility is the name of the game—you won’t be fetching coffee. Your work will directly influence decisions, making real-world impact from day one.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Glencore looks for graduates with:
- Degrees in Economics, Finance, or Quantitative Finance, ideally completed or near completion
- Analytical rigor and high numerical confidence.
- Strong communication and relationship skills to wield an independent voice within trading teams.
- Aptitude for coding or willingness to learn—a growing advantage in data‑driven markets.
- Commercial curiosity, resilience, and the ability to simplify complex problems—a necessity in volatile commodity markets.
Structured Growth & Support
This isn’t just a random assignment; it’s a targeted development experience. You’ll receive:
- Formal training, both technical and interpersonal, via partnerships with top-tier providers .
- On-the-job mentorship, working side-by-side with seasoned risk experts and traders
- Rotational exposure across Middle Office Risk, Market Risk, and Credit Risk, ensuring a full-spectrum view of the trading cycle
- A supportive culture emphasizing mental well-being, safety, and professional growth .
Career Path & Progression
Stepping into this programme positions you within an elite talent pool. Glencore’s graduate schemes are designed to accelerate career paths: many grads evolve into risk analysts, senior managers, or even transition into trading and strategic roles. With established training and global rotation opportunities, you’ll build a foundation for long-term success.
Sustainability & Global Impact
Joining Glencore means being part of a company committed to global responsibility—not just profits. The programme aligns with Glencore’s efforts to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 15% by 2026 and achieve net-zero industrial emissions by 2050. Expect to help manage climate- and sustainability-related risks in your role.
How to Apply
APPLY FOR THE GLENCORE RISK MANAGEMENT GRADUATE PROGRAMME FOR 2025 HERE
Why It’s Your Next Move
You’ll gain real responsibility from day one, backed by robust training and access to global markets. You’ll operate within a firm driving decarbonisation efforts while trading essential commodities. And—most importantly—you’ll kick-start a career at the intersection of data, markets, and sustainability.
If you’re analytical, resilient, relationship-savvy, and coding-curious, this programme offers a unique opportunity: not just a job, but a strategic platform to build a future in commodity risk management.
CLOSING DATE: 10 OCTOBER 2025
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