Summer Intern: Commodities Operations
Location:
Victoria, London
About Javelin
Javelin
Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading,
logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and
wider global offices in New
York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, Dubai, India,
Singapore, China and Australia. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates
across six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities across
thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons,
freight, agriculture, and renewables.
Established
in 2015, Javelin employs over 200 people and is
a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach,
meritocratic culture and strong work ethic.
Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of
customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility.
Whilst our footprint grows, we
still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and
encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to
generate the best ideas. Javelin has a dedicated strategy to support local and
meaningful charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a ‘give as you
earn’ scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the
wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs
and lunchtime activities. Our London
office has on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator.
What
to expect during your internship:
Javelin’s
Internship offers a 6-week programme where our interns will rotate across the
Operations department and get to experience what it is like to work at one of
the world’s leading commodity businesses.
Induction
weeks
In your first 2 weeks you will be fully inducted into to the
business. You will have small group sessions covering each department to give
you full oversight of how the business runs, alongside team building sessions
with your fellow interns to build camaraderie. You will be partnered with a
mentor for the entirety of your time at Javelin. This will be an industry
expert who will guide you and fast track your learning experience so you can
maximise your time in the firm.
Rotations
Following your induction weeks,
you will rotate between the various operations teams where you will gain more in-depth
knowledge into how these teams work and how they contribute to the success of
Javelin, specifically their key role in the lifecycle across all of our traded
commodities. This portion of the program is a crucial time where our interns
will get a feel for the career opportunities available at Javelin whilst
working with industry leading professionals. You will spend time with:
·
Settlements: The
Settlements team at Javelin manages the reconciliation, confirmation and
settlement for the deals associated with our wide variety of commodity products
within Javelin. Working with the wider logistics team and traders, they ensure
that risk is captured accurately, and the debits/credits are made/received on
time.
·
Documentation: The
Documentation team at Javelin manages the documentation of contract agreements
with clients of our wide range of commodity products within Javelin. Working
with the Logistics team and traders, they ensure that the full lifecycle of the
trade is supported effectively.
·
Trade Finance: The
Trade Finance team is a core group inside Javelin responsible for providing
liquidity for trade related working capital cycles. The team are essential in ensuring trade
flows can continue across all of our various trading desks.
Project
At
the start of the programme, you will be assigned a strategic project that you
will develop and progress throughout your placement. Supported by your mentor,
you will leverage everything you have learned across the business to create a
tangible opportunity, improvement or new process that could deliver value to
Javelin. During your final week, you will focus on refining and perfecting your
project before presenting your recommendations and outcomes to the senior management
team, including the CEO. This unique experience offers the chance to make a
lasting impact while gaining an authentic insight into the fast-paced world of
commodity trading.
Skills
and Experience Required:
·
Currently enrolled in a degree in a STEM, Business or Finance-related
field
·
Proficient in MS Office Suite
·
A strong interest in a career within the commodities industry
·
Self-motivated and able collaborate effectively with a global team
·
Time management and organisational
skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritise work
·
Excellent communication skills
(listening, rapport building, negotiation)
·
A creative mindset with a flair for problem solving
Interview
Process
The
interview process will comprise of 3 stages:
·
Interview with HR – This will be comprised of cultural questions
to determine if you hold the Javelin values
·
Functional Interviews – You will then meet with members of each
team you will be working with and asked competency-based questions to assess
your ability
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Location:
Victoria, London
About Javelin
Javelin
Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading,
logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and
wider global offices in New
York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, Dubai, India,
Singapore, China and Australia. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates
across six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities across
thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons,
freight, agriculture, and renewables.
Established
in 2015, Javelin employs over 200 people and is
a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach,
meritocratic culture and strong work ethic.
Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of
customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility.
Whilst our footprint grows, we
still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and
encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to
generate the best ideas. Javelin has a dedicated strategy to support local and
meaningful charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a ‘give as you
earn’ scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the
wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs
and lunchtime activities. Our London
office has on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator.
What
to expect during your internship:
Javelin’s
Internship offers a 6-week programme where our interns will rotate across the
Operations department and get to experience what it is like to work at one of
the world’s leading commodity businesses.
Induction
weeks
In your first 2 weeks you will be fully inducted into to the
business. You will have small group sessions covering each department to give
you full oversight of how the business runs, alongside team building sessions
with your fellow interns to build camaraderie. You will be partnered with a
mentor for the entirety of your time at Javelin. This will be an industry
expert who will guide you and fast track your learning experience so you can
maximise your time in the firm.
Rotations
Following your induction weeks,
you will rotate between the various operations teams where you will gain more in-depth
knowledge into how these teams work and how they contribute to the success of
Javelin, specifically their key role in the lifecycle across all of our traded
commodities. This portion of the program is a crucial time where our interns
will get a feel for the career opportunities available at Javelin whilst
working with industry leading professionals. You will spend time with:
·
Settlements: The
Settlements team at Javelin manages the reconciliation, confirmation and
settlement for the deals associated with our wide variety of commodity products
within Javelin. Working with the wider logistics team and traders, they ensure
that risk is captured accurately, and the debits/credits are made/received on
time.
·
Documentation: The
Documentation team at Javelin manages the documentation of contract agreements
with clients of our wide range of commodity products within Javelin. Working
with the Logistics team and traders, they ensure that the full lifecycle of the
trade is supported effectively.
·
Trade Finance: The
Trade Finance team is a core group inside Javelin responsible for providing
liquidity for trade related working capital cycles. The team are essential in ensuring trade
flows can continue across all of our various trading desks.
Project
At
the start of the programme, you will be assigned a strategic project that you
will develop and progress throughout your placement. Supported by your mentor,
you will leverage everything you have learned across the business to create a
tangible opportunity, improvement or new process that could deliver value to
Javelin. During your final week, you will focus on refining and perfecting your
project before presenting your recommendations and outcomes to the senior management
team, including the CEO. This unique experience offers the chance to make a
lasting impact while gaining an authentic insight into the fast-paced world of
commodity trading.
Skills
and Experience Required:
·
Currently enrolled in a degree in a STEM, Business or Finance-related
field
·
Proficient in MS Office Suite
·
A strong interest in a career within the commodities industry
·
Self-motivated and able collaborate effectively with a global team
·
Time management and organisational
skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritise work
·
Excellent communication skills
(listening, rapport building, negotiation)
·
A creative mindset with a flair for problem solving
Interview
Process
The
interview process will comprise of 3 stages:
·
Interview with HR – This will be comprised of cultural questions
to determine if you hold the Javelin values
·
Functional Interviews – You will then meet with members of each
team you will be working with and asked competency-based questions to assess
your ability
