Hi everyone,
I’m posting because I would really appreciate some advice from people who work in commodity trading or know the industry. I’m feeling a little lost about my career direction and would like to hear some honest perspectives.
I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and started a Master’s in Clinical Psychology in Switzerland, which I didn’t complete. I then worked as a client advisor for a Swiss insurance company, mainly dealing with insurance and pension planning. I’m currently working as a client advisor in retail banking in France.
I’ve realised that I don’t enjoy the constant pressure to find new clients and meet sales targets. I enjoy advising people and working with clients, but I’m not sure I want to continue on a traditional commercial career path.
I’m considering applying for the Master in Commodity Trading at the University of Geneva for 2027. However, my academic background is in psychology rather than finance, economics or engineering, so I’m unsure how realistic this career change would be.
I’m also considering a Master’s in Wealth Management, which would be a more natural continuation of my current experience. However, I’m concerned that I might end up in a career that doesn’t suit me.
I want to emphasise that I’m willing to put in the work to bridge my knowledge gaps. I’ve enrolled in mathematics courses at different levels and am constantly studying and revising to build the mathematical foundations I may need. I’m ready to learn and put in whatever effort is necessary to prepare myself for this field.
If anyone is willing to share course materials, textbooks, recommended reading or other resources that could help me get up to speed, I would be extremely grateful. I’m genuinely prepared to work hard and do what it takes to give myself a realistic chance.
I would particularly appreciate hearing from graduates of the University of Geneva’s programme or people who entered commodity trading from a different academic background.
Given my background, would pursuing this master’s be a reasonable career move? What would you recommend I focus on to prepare myself?
Thank you for any honest advice or resources you can share!