Glencore is offering a Market Risk Internship in Johannesburg, Gauteng, on a three-month fixed-term contract. The role provides a practical introduction to how global energy products such as oil, gas, and fuel are traded and distributed. Interns will gain insights into how international markets and transport routes influence economies, industries, and global relations.
Who Should Apply?
This programme is designed for ambitious students or recent graduates who are:
- Studying Quantitative Risk, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Data Science.
- Curious about markets and interested in risk management.
- Proficient in Excel and familiar with Python or SQL.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
Key Learnings
Interns will build knowledge and skills across:
- Market risk management and trading desk monitoring.
- Value-at-Risk (VaR), Greeks, and stress testing.
- Daily exposure and profit and loss (P&L) reporting.
- Using industry tools such as Excel, Python, SQL, and Bloomberg.
- Risk governance and escalation protocols in real business contexts.
Programme Highlights
- Work on a live project such as backtesting models or stress analysis.
- Attend risk meetings with senior analysts and managers.
- Benefit from mentorship with experienced risk professionals.
- Deliver a final presentation to the Market Risk team.
- Receive career coaching and structured performance feedback.
Benefits
This internship provides:
- Practical exposure to risk systems and real-time decision-making.
- Experience that strengthens future job applications.
- The potential opportunity to transition into a full-time analyst or graduate role at Glencore.
Key Relationships
Interns will interact with:
- London-based Risk Managers.
- The Senior Risk Management team.
- Traders across different commodity desks.
How to Apply
Applications for the Market Risk Internship close on 11 September 2025. Interested candidates should apply directly via Glencore’s careers page.
All applications may be subject to background checks. Candidates will be informed and consent obtained before any personal data is processed. For more information, applicants can review Glencore’s official publications at www.glencore.com/publications.
As part of its commitment to sustainability, Glencore is actively working towards decarbonisation. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce industrial emissions by 15% by 2026, 25% by 2030, 50% by 2035, and net zero by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement.
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