Commodities and Shipping Club
Fall 2026 recruiting
See you in Spring 2027.
Join a desk, publish real research, and meet the people who trade the world’s commodities.
How it works
Four steps to the desk
- 01
Apply
A short online form: your year, major, the desk you want and one paragraph on a market you follow.
- 02
Info session
Come meet the e-board, hear how the desks work and ask anything. Pizza is usually involved.
- 03
Interview
A relaxed 15-minute conversation with two desk heads. We care about curiosity, not jargon.
- 04
Desk placement
You're matched to a desk, paired with a senior analyst and on your first weekly brief within two weeks.
Seats for Spring 2027
Roles available
Desk 01
Energy Analyst
Crude, products, natural gas, NGLs and power.
Desk 02
Metals Analyst
Base and precious metals, from copper to gold.
Desk 03
Agriculture Analyst
Grains, oilseeds, softs and fertilizer.
Desk 04
Shipping Analyst
Tankers, dry bulk, containers and freight.
Operations
Management
Marketing, events, external outreach and treasury. Help run the club behind the scenes.
Spring 2027 recruiting calendar
Key dates
Dates below are placeholders until the e-board confirms the Spring 2027 cycle.
Interest list
Open now
Applications open
Early January
Info session
Mid January
Applications due
Late January
Desk placements
Early February
Questions
Frequently asked
Do I need trading or finance experience?
No. Most analysts join knowing very little about commodities. Desk heads train new members, and the weekly brief format teaches you fast.
Which majors do you accept?
All of them. Our members study business, economics, engineering, data science, international affairs and more.
How much time does it take?
Roughly 3–5 hours a week: a desk meeting, research for your brief, and the general meeting or speaker session.
When can I apply?
Fall 2026 applications closed on September 18, 2026. We recruit every semester: register interest below and we'll email you when Spring 2027 applications open.
Can first-years apply?
Yes. First-years and transfer students are encouraged to apply every semester.
Can I join if I'm not selected for a desk?
Absolutely. General meetings, speaker sessions and socials are open to every Northeastern student.
What do analysts actually produce?
A one-page weekly analyst brief: the headline, key numbers, two exhibits, who wins and loses, and what to watch next.
Spring 2027 interest list
Save your seat for next semester.
Leave your details and we'll email you when Spring 2027 applications open, with an invite to the info session and our speaker events in the meantime.
- · One email when applications open
- · Info session and speaker invites
- · No spam, no mailing-list resale