Jayant Kumar Jha
About Jayant Kumar Jha
Jayant Kumar Jha is a commodity trader with extensive experience in the field, currently working at Glencore in Switzerland since 2017. He has a background in energy engineering and management, having studied at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, and the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.
Current Role at Glencore
Jayant Kumar Jha has been employed at Glencore as a Commodity Trader since 2017. His role involves trading various commodities, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. He has worked in Switzerland for a duration of seven years, contributing to Glencore's operations in the commodity markets.
Previous Experience at Glencore
Before his current position, Jayant Kumar Jha worked at Glencore in Commodity Marketing from 2014 to 2017 in Toronto, Canada. He also held a role in Commodity Marketing at Glencore from 2012 to 2014 in Baar. His tenure at Glencore has provided him with a strong foundation in commodity trading and marketing.
Internships and Early Career
Jayant Kumar Jha gained early industry experience through internships. He worked as a Summer Intern at Schlumberger in 2009 for one month in the Mumbai Area, India. He also interned at HSBC Global Markets in 2011 for one month in Hong Kong. These internships contributed to his understanding of the global markets.
Education and Expertise
Jayant Kumar Jha studied at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, where he earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDBM) with a focus on General Management from 2010 to 2012. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology (B Tech) degree in Energy Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, completed from 2006 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in commodity trading.
Involvement in Student Placement Committee
During his time at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Jayant Kumar Jha was a member of the Student Placement Committee from 2011 to 2012. This role involved collaborating with peers to facilitate the placement process for students, enhancing his leadership and organizational skills.