Castleton Commodities International is an independent global commodities merchant. As a trader, CCI deploys capital on a proprietary basis in the physical and financial commodity markets, providing the Company with market insights and access. As a strategic investor and developer, CCI leverages its market expertise, operations capabilities, and industry knowledge to invest in, and develop, select commodity infrastructure assets. CCI focuses its activities on the markets it understands best, while constantly striving to expand its knowledge base and network of relationships in order to participate in new markets.
The role
The core objective of the program is to identify and develop the next generation of leaders across Operations and Finance. Throughout the program, participants will have regular interaction with the leaders of our Trading Operations and Finance groups as well as our commercial businesses to gain an understanding of our approach to various opportunities across global markets. This team consists of highly technical and quantitative professionals with backgrounds in Physics, Computer Science, Finance, and Engineering.
This is a two-year rotational program where you will gain exposure to a variety of support functions including: physical operations, settlements, trading operations, data management and product control as well as work on special projects around strategic initiatives and strategy for the organization. Associates will participate in four different six-month rotations among these different groups, where they will gain exposure to our commercial side of our business in addition to the core functions of each rotation.
Rotations will be matched based on where there are the best development and growth opportunities for Associates. Training will be provided in order to provide a well-rounded understanding of the industry as well as technical skills. At any point during the two-year program a group, either within commercial support or the commercial business, can extend an offer of employment to the Associate and if they accept the offer the Associate would no longer rotate to the next group.
Qualifications
- Expected Graduation date of Spring/Summer 2024
- Bachelors in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Finance, Statistics, Physics or a related field of study
- Excellent analytical skills
- Technical skills in Excel, VBA, SQL and Python
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Desire to make a difference and ability to be forward thinking
- Superior communication skills both verbal and written
- Ability to work as an effective team player and add value to team
- Prior internship/exposure to the commodities markets, or experience with other financial institutions and consulting is preferred
Employee programs & benefits
CCI offers competitive benefits and programs to support our employees, their families and local communities. These include:
- Competitive comprehensive medical, dental, retirement and life insurance benefits
- Employee assistance & wellness programs
- Parental and family leave policies
- CCI in the Community: Each office has a Charity Committee and as a part of this program employees are allocated 2 days annually to volunteer at the selected charities.
- Charitable contribution match program
- Tuition assistance & reimbursement
- Quarterly Innovation & Collaboration Awards
- Employee discount program, including access to fitness facilities
- Competitive paid time off
- Continued learning opportunities
