Forums - Becoming an Energy Trader

HOME FORUMS BROKERS SOFTWARE BOOKS CONTACT US

Your Account • Become a Member • Help • Search

	Forums ›› Futures Trading ›› Energy Futures ›› Becoming an Energy Trader

drailing12

Registered: Aug 2012
Posts: 1

08-17-12 03:22 AM

Hello -

What are some common backgrounds, outside of econ/finance, that lead to a career in energy trading?

I'm entering a program to study chemical engineering. This program tends to feed to energy companies, but in refining, not trading. Is a shift there possible?

Thanks.

Edit/Delete • Quote • Complain

elcowen

Registered: Feb 2009
Posts: 25

08-24-12 11:02 PM

I'm currently an energy trader and I can honestly say they come from a variety of backgrounds. A lot of engineers but I never heard of one being a chemical engineer. I would say swtich to electrical or mechanical and then get an MBA. Also join or start an investment club at your university, do some internships, etc. The hard part is getting your foot in the door so the more things you have on your resume the better. Good luck.

Edit/Delete • Quote • Complain

Satan's Helper

Registered: May 2012
Posts: 155

08-24-12 11:15 PM

Search these guys for an idea or send them you resume.... They always have opening for energy traders!

http://www.nexteraenergy.com/

Edit/Delete • Quote • Complain

Receive an email whenever a new post is added to this thread by subscribing to it.

Rate This Thread:

Forum Jump:

Conduct Rules - Privacy Policy - Day Trader - Day Trader Forum - Best Trading Software - Sitemap

WHILE YOU'RE HERE, TAKE A MINUTE TO VISIT SOME OF OUR SPONSORS:
Advantage Futures Futures Brokerage & Clearing AMP Global Clearing Futures and FX Trading Bright Trading Professional Equities Trading CTS Futures Trading Software DaytradingBias.com Professional Trading Analytics ECHOtrade Professional Trading Firm	eSignal Trading Software Provider FXCM Forex Trading Services Global Futures Futures, Options & FX Trading Interactive Brokers Pro Gateway to World Markets JC Trading Group Direct Access Trading MB Trading Direct Access Trading	MultiCharts Trading Software Provider NinjaTrader Trading Software Provider OANDA Currency Trading optionshouse Option Trading & Education Rithmic Futures Trade Execution Platform SpeedTrader Direct Access Trading	SpreadProfessor Spread Trading Instruction thinkorswim by TD Ameritrade Direct Access Trading TradersStudio System Building & Backtesting Trading Technologies Trading Software Provider Trend Following Trading Systems Provider