Glencore Trader Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Glencore.
Glencore
Trader
Mid Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process involved tough questions that required out-of-the-box thinking. I found it challenging and didn't get everything right, but I gave it my best shot. It was an interesting experience overall.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- How would you describe your expertise concerning fish?
- What is the word count of the number 247?
Glencore
Trader
Entry Difficult Negative experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Group Technical screen Onsite Panel
Interview formats
Presentation Group Technical Behavioral
Applied online and then had an online video presentation. If that passed, the next step was a networking event. We were given business cards to hand out to traders/HR, and it was advised not to ask traders overly technical questions but to keep it simple. Also, give a card to HR as they don't speak to them. The goal was to aim for 4-5 cards. I passed this stage. The next stage was an interview with a smart global team of 2 people. This interview felt like a test where they expected all questions to be answered correctly. Glencore doesn't even interview you until the final round. I was ignored after the interview with the team, which I thought was rude, and I never received any feedback or rejection notice. The whole process is very long. My friend mentioned that the next stage involved an assessment centre with trading games and a negotiation exercise. After that, there are 6 interviews with Glencore in the final round. The company's interview process is inefficient and ignoring me after the interview was rude, especially after spending £100 on train tickets to London and wasting time on other stages. Overall, it felt like a joke.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Can you explain the difference between WTI and Brent crude oil?
- Describe the various types of risks associated with commodity trading.
- What are the different kinds of trades, such as time or place arbitrage?
Glencore
Trader
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Technical screen Group Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Group Presentation
The hiring process is managed by Glencore HR and Smart Global Trading. First, your CV and cover letter are reviewed. Then, you're invited to a networking event at the Mayfair Hotel in early November, where you can meet people from Glencore and Smart Global Trading (who are mostly ex-BP traders and operations). If that goes well, you'll have an interview at Glencore's offices in mid-November with two people from Smart Global Trading and one from Glencore HR. This is where I was rejected. The next stage, at the end of November, is an assessment centre with a trading simulation and a group exercise. You can ask for feedback after the interview stage. The whole process is very thorough and professional, and the Smart Global team makes it a positive experience.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you demonstrate your understanding of the industry?
- Do you have insights into Glencore?
- Explain your motivation for pursuing a career in commodity trading.
Glencore Trader Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Glencore interview reports.
“What is the word count of the number 247?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the difference between WTI and Brent crude oil?”
Read reports →“What were the oil prices on the day of the interview?”
Read reports →“Describe the various types of risks associated with commodity trading.”
Read reports →“What are the different kinds of trades, such as time or place arbitrage?”
Read report →“What action would you take in a situation like the recent war in Chud?”
Read report →“What traits are essential for a trader?”
Read report →“Do you have insights into Glencore?”
Read report →“How would you describe your expertise concerning fish?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 Glencore interview reports.