Argus, a leading provider of energy and commodity markets information, wants to find a brilliant graduate to learn and be-trained on commodity market reporting.

If you have a curious and analytical mind, a strong work ethic and an interest in how commodity markets work this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

Our six-month programme will provide you with training in commodity markets journalism, market analysis, news writing and market reporting. You will spend part of your training in our London head office and part in our Amsterdam office. At the end of the six months period, you will be placed in to one of our commodity market reporting teams.

The scheme will provide you with:

• Intensive news-writing training

• Exposure to different commodities which could include biofuels, oil, generation fuels and environmental markets

• Skills to build, curate and interpret data sets that help explain market dynamics

• The confidence to contribute to producing price assessments, news, market analysis

By the end of the programme, you will need to demonstrate proficiency in reporting and writing breaking news, and in analysing markets for market commentaries.

What you will be doing

• Monitor and assess markets to produce news, analysis, price assessments and market commentaries

• Analyse data to create insights into global commodity trade

• Speak to producers, buyers, traders and other key market sources to share market intelligence

• Travel locally and abroad to attend meetings, conferences and industry events to build contacts, report on news and represent Argus Media

Skills & Experience

• A minimum 2.1 undergraduate degree in any discipline

• Fluency in Dutch and excellent command of English - other European languages are an advantage

• Strong research and analytical skills

• Demonstrable interest in global business, politics and economics

• Ability to learn quickly and work to tight deadlines

• Inquisitive by nature, self­­-motivated and organised

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel an advantage

What’s in it for you

Our rapidly growing, award-winning business offers a dynamic environment for talented, entrepreneurial professionals to achieve results and grow their careers. Argus recognizes and rewards successful performance and as an Investor in People, we promote professional development and retain a high-performing team committed to building our success.

·       Competitive graduate trainee salary

·       Group pension scheme 

·       Flexible working environment 

·       25 days holiday with annual increase up to 30 days  

·       Extensive internal and external training

For more details about the company and to apply please make sure you upload your CV via our website: www.argusmedia.com/en/careers/open-positions 

By submitting your job application, you automatically acknowledge and consent to the collection, use and/or disclosure of your personal data to the Company. Argus is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.