Applications are reviewed weekly. On acceptance you receive full onboarding within seven working days and are eligible to submit qualified leads immediately after. No prior commodity-trade experience is required — the curriculum starts from first principles.
Prior commodity-trade experience is not required. What we look for is the presence of at least one of the following: an existing network in a relevant sector (import/export, banking, logistics, industrial procurement), a real ability to have professional conversations at scale, or a demonstrated track record of finishing what you start. The curriculum covers everything else.
You know people. Any of: importers, distributors, factory owners, procurement managers, bankers, logistics operators. You don't need a rolodex; you need one or two solid relationships to start.
You can hold a written and verbal exchange with a company principal without misrepresentation, filler, or drift. Language: English (working level acceptable; native/business preferred).
Commodity trade rewards patience. Deals take weeks to months. You need to show up, do the paperwork correctly, and stay reachable when the desk needs input on your lead.
Complete the fields below. On submit, a pre-filled email will open in your mail client. Attach your CV or a short profile paragraph before sending. Applications reviewed weekly; you will hear back within seven working days of the following review cycle.
Within 7 working days: your application is reviewed in the following weekly cycle and you receive a decision by email.
On acceptance: onboarding pack, Phase One curriculum access, and standing weekly desk-session schedule delivered same day.
From day one: you may submit qualified leads and open your IMFPA position on any deal you originate.
If you would rather have a brief conversation before applying, contact the Academy desk directly. WhatsApp is fastest; email is preferred for CV or profile documents.