Discover the thrilling world of Global Energy Trading in the UK!
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01 Can you give an overview, of, ExxonMobil and specifically global trading?
02 ExxonMobil has a long-standing reputation in the industry. How would you describe the corporate culture within the trading division, and what qualities do you believe are key to thriving in this environment?
03 What is the most rewarding aspect of the job?
04 Since trading is such a broad area, how did you find your specialty? Did ExxonMobil guide you to it?
05 Can you walk me through a typical day for a trader at ExxonMobil, including how you identify trading opportunities and make decisions on executing trades?
06 What are the biggest challenges the company is currently facing, and how might this role help address them?
07 What is the collaboration like between different roles, such as traders, analysts, and risk managers?
08 Do you sponsor visas?
09 What's something you wish you knew when you were just starting out in your career?
10 Could you provide more details on the typical career path for someone joining ExxonMobil Global Trading in a commercial role?
11 What key skills and qualifications do you look for in candidates interested in pursuing a career within Global Trading in the UK?
12 How does the team facilitate the onboarding process for new interns or graduates? What kind of support systems are in place to help them get acquainted with the company's processes and tools?
13 Can you provide insights into the types of projects or trading strategies that recent graduates have worked on within the Global Trading team, and how these experiences have contributed to their career progression at ExxonMobil?
14 How much variability is there between the typical day of a regional trader? Given this how do you maintain high performance in the teams you manage?
15 What do you like most about working at ExxonMobil?
16 Conclusion
Welcome to our 2025 Global Trading Commercial opportunities. If you’re interested in us, we’re interested in you.
ExxonMobil Global Trading is a business within a business with job roles that span many fields – core trading, blending, supply chain coordination and optimization, analytics, finance, risk control, technology and many more. A career in trading can take you down various paths, including overseas assignments, engaging with various cultures, people and experiences that will leave a lasting impact.
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Sam Winkworth
Risk Control Analyst, Commercial Trading Graduate in 2023
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
We aim to ensure the highest service standards by sharing insights across regions. We employ over 600 investment professionals in more than 20 offices worldwide. With our consultative approach and more than 600 relationship managers globally, our goal is to offer solutions that truly address our clients’ needs.