Montevideo Development Graduate Programme

Based in Montevideo, the two-year Development Graduate Programme offers, 3 8 month rotations, across Deals Desk, Operations and Trade Finance in Energy or Metals and Minerals.

Throughout the programme, graduates gain practical experience and exposure to the full trade lifecycle, working at the core of our operations. By building expertise across these critical functions, graduates develop a strong foundation for success in high-impact middle office roles in Deals Desk, Operations and Trade Finance and are well-positioned to grow into future leadership positions.

Guided by some of the most experienced professionals in the industry, graduates receive ongoing support and development opportunities, providing them with the skills, mindset and confidence to help shape the next chapter of our business.

Deals Desk is responsible for accurate mark-to-market valuation, daily P&L and risk and exposure reporting. Deals Desk is an independent control function that works closely with commercial, middle and back office teams to ensure timely trade capture and effective management of trading positions in our trading and risk management systems.

Responsibilities include:

Reviewing and verify trades and trade terms

Producing daily P&L and exposure reports

Liaising with traders, operations and finance to reconcile positions

Investigating and resolving trade discrepancies

Operations coordinates the physical movement and delivery of commodities, ensuring contracts are executed efficiently and profitably.

Responsibilities include:

Managing vessel or land logistics and documentation

Liaising with counter parties and terminal

Tracking cargo movements and inventories

Ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements

Trade Finance designs and implements the financing solutions that enables the physical movement commodities, while managing credit and performance risks.

Responsibilities include:

Structuring and executing real-world commodity trade finance deals

Drafting, negotiating and managing trade documents such as letters of credit, guarantees and receivables financing

Monitoring global trade flows, payment schedules and risk exposure across complex transactions

Collaborating with traders, operations, credit teams and banking partners to resolve day-to-day financing and logistics challenges

Knowledge Skills And Abilities:

0-2 years of postgraduate working experience

Fluency in English and Spanish - both oral and written

Strong verbal and written communication skills

High degree of intellectual curiosity, passion, motivation and grit

Ability to remove roadblocks and break down barriers to get the job done

Passion for working in a collaborative, challenging and dynamic environment

A global, innovative mindset

Applications will close on 31st May 2026.

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