Glencore – 2026 Industrial Placement Programme – Asset Management and ERM (Enterprise Risk Management)

Who we are

Glencore is one of the world’s largest global diversified natural resource companies, and a major producer and marketer of more than 60 commodities that advance everyday life. Through a network of assets, customers and suppliers that spans the globe, we produce, process, recycle, source, market and distribute the commodities that support decarbonisation while meeting the energy needs of today. 

With over 150,000 employees and contractors and a strong footprint in over 35 countries in both established and emerging regions for natural resources, our marketing and industrial activities are supported by a global network of more than 50 offices.

The Glencore 2026 Industrial Placement Programme

Designed to accelerate your career in the commodities trading, technology, engineering, or environmental science spheres, this 12-month programme gives talented undergraduates exposure to the world-class people and careers on offer at Glencore.

This is a fast-paced placement in our London office. You will be given your own areas of responsibility and have the opportunity to contribute to the work of the business from day one. 

By the end of the programme, you will have developed strong skills in your chosen function. You will also be equipped with the highest level of professionalism, personal ownership and commercial aptitude – skills that are essential to future careers at Glencore.

The Asset Management and ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) Placement

Our Asset Management and ERM team provides strategic and functional support to our businesses and assets globally, ensuring that operations are delivered in a safe, reliable and responsible manner, and risks are understood and managed effectively. This role will be focused on Business Projects and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), working closely with our Assets in South Africa and Brazil. The team is involved across the full lifecycle, and is engaged in supporting all levels in the business, from front line operations to senior level governance, offering an invaluable insight into all aspects of the business.

Glencore defines ERM as the application of risk management principles and risk-based decision-making across our Group to assist us in achieving our strategic objectives in compliance with our Code of Conduct.

In this placement, you’ll support members of the Asset Management and ERM team, contributing to their work on projects and initiatives encapsulating all key strategic areas of the underlying assets. This role will report to the Asset Manager & ERM Lead (Oil Assets).

Key requirements:

• Studying towards a Finance, Economics or Maths degree (or similar subjects)
• Exhibits a strong sense of accountability and a commitment to delivering results
• Strong numeracy, analytical and financial skills
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Organised, process orientated, diligence driven and a strong attention to detail
• Independent/self-starter
• Portuguese language skills useful, but not required

Who we look for

We’re looking for driven, talented undergraduate students who are interested in an exciting, challenging career in the commodities sector. 

Working at Glencore requires commercial awareness, adaptability and resilience – and you’ll need to thrive in team environments as well as take initiative independently. 

We look for disciplined people who can demonstrate entrepreneurial ability, thrive on logistical challenges and can provide practical solutions to complex problems using their numerical capabilities.

You must be studying a degree with a year in industry, and successful candidates need to be available to start their placements in July 2026.

Application requirements 

You are required to submit a CV and covering letter. Through the use of evidence and examples, your application must demonstrate:

• Where you have generated additional value by utilising your entrepreneurial flair, commercial innovation or initiative
• Your resilience and determination to succeed in a commercial/competitive environment
• Your proficiency in solving and communicating complex problems
• Your ability to build relationships, work in and influence a team

Applications close 05/12/25, and the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK by the start of the placement.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so an earlier application may lead to an earlier decision.

Applications will close on December 5, 2025, and the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK by the start of the placement. 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so an earlier application may lead to an earlier decision.