Shanghai, China
Located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, Shanghai is renowned for its Lujiazui skyline, museums, historic buildings, cuisine and vibrant international flair. It is a major global city and international trade hub.
Our Shanghai office is situated in the city’s Pudong financial district and serves as a regional hub.
About the Trafigura Shanghai Graduate Programme
Our two- to three-year Shanghai Graduate Trading Programme is designed to cultivate the next generation of commercial talent in China.
Successful candidates will undertake a series of structured eight-month rotations across our core business areas, including the Deals Desk, Trade Finance, Operations, and Business Analysis teams. Those who demonstrate strong potential and an interest in commercial roles will have the opportunity to complete an additional 12-month rotation on a commercial desk, gaining hands-on experience in physical and derivatives trading as well as business development.
This comprehensive programme provides participants with a diverse skill set and an in-depth understanding of the trade lifecycle and the complexities of our business. It helps individuals identify their ideal roles based on their strengths, nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset, and equips them with the knowledge and experience needed for a successful and long-term career with Trafigura Group.
- Programme length: 2 to 3 years
- Rotation length: 3 x 8-months + 1 year in commercial role
- Rotation departments: Operations / Deals Desk / Trade Finance / Business Analysis / Physical trading / Derivatives Trading / Business Development
- Programme start: October 2025
- Fluent spoken and written English and Mandarin Chinese mandatory
Location
Trafigura Investment (China) Co., Ltd
56F Tower 2, IFC Building, 8 Century Avenue, Pudong, Shanghai, 200120, China
our people
Meet our people
Trafigura employs more than 12,000 people across its operations.
Get to know some of our people in our Shanghai office.
Kate Qian
Jane Xu
Jennie Chen
"Trafigura is an ideal place for anyone who wants to start their career in the fast lane and take up a lot of responsibility at an early age.”
Kate Qian
Head of China Domestic Lead and Zinc Concentrates Trading – Shanghai, China
"In my role, I bridge the gap between real market data and our business activities, translating insights into actionable strategies that help drive trading decisions.”
Jane Xu
Deals Desk Manager – Shanghai, China
“Our flat management structure and open culture help us manage risk effectively.”
Jennie Chen
Operations Manager, Copper Concentrates – Shanghai, China