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Jeremy Weir
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Pros
"Good pay (though only slightly higher than oil majors)" (in 9 reviews)
"Good Compensation, Corporate culture, Challenging Environment" (in 7 reviews)
Cons
"No ability to maintain a work/life balance" (in 21 reviews)
"Long working hours (10 hours a day the least)" (in 14 reviews)
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"Challenging yet rewarding environment"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Trafigura full-time
Pros
Best people in the business to work with. A lot of responsibility, but also a lot of faith in your abilities. All you need to do is step up.
Cons
Environment and mood depends on the market. I found the atmosphere professional and a constant learning curve with excellent colleagues.
Trafigura 2018-12-10 03:38 PST ![Trafigura Logo]()
"Not Great but Not Bad!"
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I have been working at Trafigura full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Comp better than the market - great benefits
Cons
A little bit Cold working environment - very business-minded
Trafigura 2019-01-14 07:25 PST![Trafigura Logo]()
"Dynamic and challenging"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at Trafigura full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
-Good exposure to commodity trading business, international shipping and logistics
-Dynamic and proactive work culture which keeps one on one's toes
- Employee efforts are recognised and rewarded constantly
- Good compensation structure
- Opportunity to work in a global fast paced environmentCons
- Not the best in terms of work life balance initially but gets better with experience
- Holidays followed depends on the region the individual is covering and subject to market schedulesTrafigura 2018-12-29 23:46 PST![Trafigura Logo]()
"Good place for hardworking and smart professionals"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Trafigura full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
- you work with some of the smartest people from the industry in your role
- enough independence given to manage your work well
- good pay (specially variable) for performersCons
read in the same order of pros:
- you need to be smart and fast enough to follow what is going on or you loose the bus
- with independence comes responsibility to deliver and the standards are high
- if you don't perform well, you risk your bonus (which is significant component of the overall salary) and maybe your job as well
Overall if you want a comfortable environment, this is not the place for you.Advice to Management
None
Trafigura 2018-12-26 21:41 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Oil Operations - Mumbai"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookI worked at Trafigura full-time (More than a year)
Pros
- Exciting and rewarding work - if you're cut out for it
- Opportunity to work and interact with stakeholders from across the globe
- One can move desks to handle different products and different regions as you get experienced
- Company provides transport, so travelling to work isn't as painful as it is generally in Mumbai
- Managers are really helpful and provide guidance to resolve any pressing issues
- The compensation is good along with a rewarding bonus structure. If you do well, you are recognized and compensated for it.
- Benefits (insurance etc.) that are provided are really good and office facilities are world class.
- One can eventually move to internationally after getting this experience as this industry and these roles have a huge scope in the Middle East.
- There are really good quarterly and yearly parties!
- It's a large organization and all the pros that come with it.Cons
- Work can get stressful and overwhelming as operations are live round the clock
- Work life balance can go for a toss depending on volume of work
- Hours can get extended at time depending on what region you are handlingAdvice to Management
At times, there are different practices followed at international offices compared to the Mumbai office when it comes to work from home policy, comp off and local holidays - motivation can get affected!
Trafigura 2018-12-23 14:39 PST![Trafigura Logo]()
"Amazing place to work with opportunity to learn and Grow"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Trafigura full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Exposure to Real world problems which could impact millions of lives on a day to day basis.
Opportunities presented to pave career path based on ones interests , inclinations and skill set.
Plenty of Opportunities to learn and contribute
Good compensation structure.
Exposure to a wide client base across the globe.
Flat organisational structureCons
Challenge to get a hang of the job in the beginning, which may require working long hours at times.
Trafigura 2018-12-21 09:46 PST![Trafigura Logo]()
"Exciting and enriching work environment"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Trafigura full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Great learning opportunities, Flat management structure, Open and welcoming company culture, Young colleagues, International exposure
Cons
Challenging assignments, Long hours, Occasionally stressful
Trafigura 2018-12-12 06:44 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Good at Hire & Fire"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Trafigura full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Good Bonus
Work location & facilities (Transport, food etc.)Cons
No work life balance
Shrewd management
A worst internal software system (with the management's decision to move from one to another bad software system lots of data is lost or mismatch - which has to be reconciled manually, which leads to long working hours and useless work)
Most of the profiles are no brain and only data entry type work, that means even if you stay longer you won't learn much.
Management believes in hire & fire policy, during my tenor of 5 - 6 years with the company I have witnessed that almost 400 employees were asked to leave.
Strictly not advisable to top tier pass outs.Advice to Management
you can't advise to an astute
Trafigura 2018-11-26 23:00 PST![Trafigura Logo]()
"Deals Desk Analyst"
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Doesn't RecommendI worked at Trafigura full-time
Pros
Really can't think of any.
Cons
Deals Desk analyst really works as data entry assistant. Skills learned here are not transferrable.
Advice to Management
Back office salary is really bad...
Trafigura 2018-11-20 06:03 PST![Trafigura Logo]()
"Top class trading house"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Trafigura full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Benefits
Infinite career potential if you want to work hardCons
I cannot think of any
Advice to Management
Management style should learn from tech firms in the Valley
Trafigura 2018-11-01 10:53 PDT
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