Graduate Trainee applicants have rated the interview process at Trafigura with 4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 55.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
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The interviewers were really nice. The process isn't too complex but it is competitive. Make sure you're well versed in physical and paper commodities trading. Read the articles on the Trafigura website. Know specifics about the company.
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Questions about transporting commodities from one part of the world to the other.
Was very to the point, but also very technical, would highly recommend doing a very deep dive into commodities text books and videos posted by Trafigura before you interview as they'll be highly relevant.
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If you wanted to move oil from nigeria to the USA what are factors you'd personally consider
Tough. Up against very strong candidates. 4 rounds: Questions online, 1 phone call, 1 video interview followed by one final interview. They are looking for precision and prior knowledge of the commodities industry
3 rounds: 1 HR round, 2nd round (2 interviews), 3rd round (2 interviews).
Quite technical in nature, but interviews felt quite conversational as well so generally a pleasant process. They get back to you on the results fast and the process is transparent
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What are the risks involved in transporting crude oil from X to Y?