The Technical Programme

Based in our Geneva office and run every two years, the two-year Technical Graduate Programme consists of four structured six-month rotations across Data Science & Engineering, Trading IT and Research Analysis.

The programme equips graduates with a broad range of technical and analytical skills, offering deep insights into how cutting-edge technology and data drive our trading operations and support commercial decision-making.

Graduates act as a vital bridge between advanced data science and our trading business, gaining a unique perspective that combines technical expertise with a strategic understanding of global markets. Working alongside some of the brightest minds in technology, they operate at the forefront of innovation powering a leading global business, preparing them to shape the future of global trade.

“Our Graduate Programmes offer early responsibility, constant guidance, and endless opportunities to succeed anywhere along the global commodity markets supply chain.”

David Marquez

Energy Transition Research Analyst | 2019 Graduate Intake

Programme structure

Geneva: 4 x 6-month rotations across Trading IT, Data Science & Engineering and Research Analysis

Rotation departments

Data Science and Engineering

Supports and trading decision-making and supply chain optimisation by providing cutting edge analytics and managing 100’s of data sources.

Responsibilities include:
Designing and building trading analytics, optimisation algorithms, training machine learning models, and deploying agentic AI.
Full stack development of front office market intelligence applications for traders, using Python, Java, and REACT.
Developing data products and managing a large data platform containing 100’s of data sources such as market data, weather data, vessel tracking information, and detailed economic data form across the globe.
Working directly on the trading floors with traders and business analysts to solve commercial challenges in real time.

Research Analysis

Provides market insights, commercial analysis and strategic research to support trading and investment decisions.

Responsibilities include:
Analysing supply-demand trends and trade flows
Developing pricing models and market forecasts
Monitoring macroeconomic and geopolitical developments
Producing internal research reports and presentations, active engagement with commercial teams

Trading IT

Delivers and maintains the technology systems that underpin trading, risk and operations functions.

Responsibilities include:
- Developing and supporting trading and risk management platforms
- Collaborating with business to design technical solutions
- Ensuring system stability and performance
- Managing data integration across platforms

Recruitment process

Our recruitment process is designed to identify talented individuals whose skills, values and professional aspirations align with our Technical Graduate Programme.

Candidates are assessed across a range of areas, including technical ability, team and organisational compatibility and potential for growth, to ensure the selection of those best placed to thrive in our fast-paced environment.

The recruitment process includes:

Step 1: Online application via our website (Workday portal), including CV submission and a short questionnaire.
Step 2: Shortlisted applicants complete a coding test
Step 3: Screening interview with the Talent Acquisition team, including initial technical questions.
Step 4: Online numerical and logical reasoning assessments and a team and organisational compatibility evaluation.
Step 5: First-round virtual interviews with members from our Technical teams.
Step 6: Interview with our Data Science & Engineering, Trading IT and Research Analysis Technical leads.

Programme start date: October 2026

Programme locations

Geneva

Nestled near the Alps on Switzerland's western border with France, Geneva is situated at the southern tip of one of the largest lakes in Europe with easy access to multiple ski resorts.

The city is recognised as a global hub for international diplomacy and banking and is admired for its cosmopolitan and multicultural feel. Our Geneva office is one of our largest global offices, with all our commercial teams and key functions represented.

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