Glencore – Corporate Affairs Graduate Programme

We are one of the world’s largest globally diversified natural resource companies. We mine, refine, market and recycle a wide range of raw materials that have become an essential part of everyday life as we know it – and many of which play a key role in the energy and mobility transformation we are all striving for.

Our global headquarters are located in Baar, Zug, in the heart of Switzerland. Our Executive Board and all Group functions such as finance, compliance and sustainability are based at the company headquarters in Baar and so are our marketing departments for metals, minerals and coal. 

The Glencore Graduate Programme

The Graduate Programme at our global headquarters aims at developing the next generation of Glencore professionals. The programme offers successful graduates the opportunity to understand different functions of the business through internal rotations and to advance their careers in a performance-driven culture. 

Our graduates work directly with industry experts, are given real responsibility and as a result gain a variety of skills. Additionally – graduates receive training on topics like trading, traffic, finance, business analytics, networking and public speaking through best-in-class training partners. 

All graduates are assigned a mentor to guide them through their development at Glencore. Our mentoring programme supports new joiners in understanding company culture and building their network across the organisation.

The Corporate Affairs Team

Our Group Corporate Affairs’ mission is to advance Glencore’s reputation and interests by building trusted relationships with stakeholders to be seen as the strategic resource partner of choice. Corporate Affairs, comprises Government Affairs, Corporate Communications and Employee Communications. These disciplines work together across our global footprint, in partnership with our local teams, to strengthen advocacy in government and public relations, focus on the ongoing implementation of a long-term and consistent narrative that underpins our role as the strategic resources partner and promote inclusive engagement and dialogue with our colleagues.

Who we look for

• We are looking for students who are currently enrolled in or have recently graduated with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, ideally in Communications, Organisational Behaviour, Public Policy/Administration or Political Science. 

Applications are open now and close on October 10. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so an earlier application may lead to an earlier decision.