At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Metals and Minerals, Oil & Petroleum Products and Gas, Power and Renewables, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable.

We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. We are committed to responsible business practices and we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains.

A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds.

Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with over 12,000 people working across more than 60 offices. The Trafigura Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nalo Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects. 

Main Purpose

Our two-year graduate development programme is designed to provide you with a structured series of rotations across our core trading business, in areas such as Deals Desk, Operations, and Trade Finance.
You will have the opportunity to complete three 8-month rotations, all based in Montevideo, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the business, and opening a future of unlimited opportunities within the Trafigura group.

The company working schedule is from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM from Monday to Friday on-site. For foreign candidates we provide support with your relocation. This is a paid position (confidential salary). Interviews will take place on June 2025 and the programme will start on October 2025.

Key Responsibilities, knowledge Skills and Abilities: 

Young professionals who graduated in 2024 or soon to graduate in 2025 from university.
0-2 years of postgraduate working experience.
English (B2/C1) and Spanish (C1/C2), oral and written required.
Dynamic and upbeat personality.
Ability to take initiatives.
Problem solving and analytical thinking.
Outstanding communication.
English resume required to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

Deals Desk:

Analysis of risks, trading P&L and exposures for key management control of all international and domestic trading strategies.
 Production/management of all daily reports to support this function including delta changes, deal economics, price exposure, hedge requirements and ad hoc management reporting.
Appropriate hedging actions are taken against the business physical positions to mitigate price risk, among others.

 Data integrity control – update business data.

Operations:

Handle the commercial physical products operations for the company in several regions and give support to the trading desk by coordinating the execution of the commercial contracts in the most efficient way.
Following-up on contracts.
Coordinating invoice entry with accounting.
Conducting weekly and monthly reports of the operation and connecting with different Contractual Operations Counterparts.

Trade Finance:

Connect with banks in order to finance the transactions.
 Mitigate credit and performance exposure of third parties.
 Optimize finance costs. Ensure that the team is not accountable for any losses as a result of not being properly financed.
Core partnerships include Banking partners, external counterparties, Traders, Operations, Deals Desk, Treasury, Credit and Compliance.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

The programme encourages an entrepreneurial attitude, ensures high visibility across different departments and countries, and allows you to build opportunities for yourself through exponential performance and networking.
As with all our people, opportunities for outstanding talent are unlimited, and we ensure you are equipped with the knowledge, business development skills and cultural awareness required for a long term, successful career with us.

It is worth noting that this is not a trading programme: Those looking to enter a commercial (‘front line trading/ business development’’) role should expect to spend several years within a department after completing the programme, ‘mastering’ the product specific techniques and skills that will ensure their long-term career, be it management or commercial, is enhanced to guarantee their full career potential.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

This job posting comprises the law No 19691 and its decree No 73/019, which includes the people registered in the National Register of disabled people who have the skills and aptitude for the position described in the present posting.