DRS-Commodities 2016

DRS-Commodities
SEARCH and SELECTION

www.drscommodities.com
“A few companies we have successfully
placed candidates with…”
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DRS-Commodities: Who are we
• International recruitment firm focused exclusively on the global commodities sector.
• Initially established focus in oil & gas and metals & mining.
• Also provide excellent coverage of LNG, chemicals and plastics, agriculture, shipping,
carbon, and environmental markets.
• Experienced headhunting team formed of HR Directors, Research and Recruitment Managers
with between 5-20 years recruitment and HR experience per employee.
• Proprietary access to over 500,000 commodities professionals with over 400,000 professionals in
oil & gas and metals & mining alone.
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Central London HQ
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• Experienced headhunters with
between 5 and 20 years HR and
recruitment experience.
• Fully trained in our target
commodities.
• The global nature of our business
means that DRS will very often be
able to provide access to a Head-
hunter in your own time zone who
speaks the local language.
40 Pall Mall, London.
DRS have access to over 150 head-hunters
nationally and internationally provided through
our exclusive recruitment network.

Clients
The most valuable commodity in any organisation is human capital. DRS-Commodities assist our
clients in attracting, developing and retaining the most talented individuals, helping their
businesses to thrive. We exist in the market because we have access to specialist candidates that
our clients cannot reach themselves and because we are committed to providing the highest
level of service possible. Our services include:
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• Permanent recruitment
• Contract and Temporary recruitment
• Talent Pooling
• Exclusive networking events
• HR Advisory
• Compensation and benefits reports
• Market Intelligence
We believe that transparency is the key to an effective business relationship and that our clients should
understand how all elements of our process are charged.

Recruitment Services Provided
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International Recruitment:
Permanent and Contractor
• Our permanent search team caters for candidates
from early career stage through to
senior/managerial level.
• Our contractor team provides a broad range of
consultancy solutions which range from fixed-term
and temporary recruitment through to interim
management solutions, rapid response consultants,
new venture solutions, and bidding teams.
Executive search:
The DRS-Commodities team are
globally recognised for providing
expertise in identifying and
attracting Executives, Non-
Executive Directors and Interim
Executives.

COMMODITIES MARKETS COVERED
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Oil & Gas:
Coverage of the
upstream, downstream
and oilfield services
market including
physical and financial
crude and natural gas
Metals & Mining:
Coverage of exploration,
production, processing
and associated financial
activities from corporate
finance through to trading
Chemicals and
Plastics:
Coverage of the
physical and
derivatives chemicals
and plastics sector
Carbon Emissions:
Coverage of carbon
capture, storage and
all financial activities

Environment and
Renewable Energy:
Coverage of the
renewable energy and
environmental products
market including
candidates arising from
the development of a
low carbon economy
LNG:
Coverage of LNG markets
from treatment,
refrigeration and
liquefaction, through to
transportation and
marketing
Agricultural:
Coverage of the softs
and agricultural
market from
established derivatives
trading markets
through to physical
production and supply
Shipping:
Coverage of
producers and
financial markets
associated with wet,
dry and gas freight
COMMODITIES MARKETS COVERED
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Practice Areas -
Industry, Banking & Finance, Professional Services:
Professional Services:
Covering three key areas,
legal, accountancy, and
management consultancy.
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Industry:
Focusing on technical and
commercial search and selection
ranging from engineering,
geoscience, and physical operations,
through to finance, risk management,
and legal.
Banking & Finance:
Operating across front-office, risk,
middle-office, operations and
business support recruitment.

Access to Contractors
DRS-Commodities
provide 4 types of
international
contractor search to
reflect the different
business requirements
of clients within
industry, finance, and
professional services.
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o Fixed Term - for employers seeking contractors on a fixed term
contract usually between 2-18m.
o New Ventures - for employers seeking to establish the validity
of a new business opportunity without initial commitment to
permanent staff hires.
o Rapid response - for employers with an urgent business
requirement who require a contractor within 48-72 hours.
o Temporary Contracting - For daily or hourly rate professionals
predominantly within middle office and operations for banks,
hedge funds and professional services companies.

Countries & Regions we have Worked in
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How we identify our candidates
Market Research:
DRS have developed an asset-focused database
over the past 9 years with access to over 500,000
commodity professionals.
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Social Media:
DRS have our researchers present on major
social media sites to attract candidates to our
active and passive recruitment mandates.
CRM databases:
Our databases have been integrated with
selected social media to keep track of all
of our candidate relationships in real-time.
Referrals and relationships:
We receive regular referrals from clients
and candidates and work hard to build
durable relationships with our candidates.
Conferences and prospect fairs:
DRS regularly attend the leading market
conferences to grow our network and arrange
discrete candidate meetings at these events.
Direct advertisement:
DRS advertise selected opportunities on our
website, on social media and in relevant
printed media with whom we have
negotiated preferential rates.

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❝I found DRS to be a high quality recruiter. In the process of contacting me and putting me forward for my
current role, I know that DRS ensured that I had the exactly skills for the role as stipulated by the potential
employer, and that the role exactly matched my expectations in terms of what I was looking for. I would have
no hesitation in using DRS again either as a candidate or potential recruiter❞
CANDIDATE TESTIMONIALS
❝DRS contacted me regarding a role in London. I'm often contacted by recruiters promising the
earth however DRS is the first to actually deliver. They were friendly and professional throughout
the process and found me my perfect job❞
❝I have the highest regard for DRS-Commodities and the team who lead it with élan and in such a way that
they seem never satisfied to stay within the current business model – a truly unique entrepreneurial company❞

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
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❝Our experience with DRS was one of seamless professionalism married closely to widely-held and in-depth
industry knowledge❞
❝The nature of the roles (the client) has sought to fill has often been challenging for DRS, but (the client)
have seldom been disappointed with the choice of candidates put forward❞
❝DRS has proven to have access to invaluable candidates within the E&P Industry worldwide whom they have
assisted us in securing several individuals for our company. DRS consultants are also diligent and a pleasure to
work with, especially having an understanding of the E&P industry which has minimised time in receiving
irrelevant CV's❞
❝The service we have received from DRS-Commodities has been first rate, immediate and proactive. They
managed to grasp the nature and identity of our business in a very short time which enabled them to align
candidates to our business culture❞

GET IN TOUCH
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For further information, please contact:
E: info@drscommodities.com
T: +44 (0)20 7859 4670
W: www.drscommodities.com
40 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5JD

SUPPORTING SLIDES
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Asset-Focused Recruitment
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o Basin level experience.Asset-focused recruitment has
been designed with the
specific geographic and
technical requirements of our
clients in mind.
Through our databases we
provide our clients with access
to over 400,000 oil & gas and
metals & mining professionals
tagged by:
o Play level experience.
o Prospect level experience.
o Current geographic location.
o Areas the
candidate is willing
to relocate to in the
short or long term.

DRS provide a variety of
business development
solutions for our clients;
These range from
establishing permanent
teams in new regions
through to new ventures
teams for employers
seeking to establish the
validity of a new business
opportunity, without initially
committing to permanent
staff hires.
A New Company Setup Can Include:
o Company formation.
o Office setup / Incubation.
o Executive - Junior level recruitment.
o Legal structuring and Employment contracts.
o Accountancy and Payroll.
o Provision of a clients’ executive interface with the new
company e.g. Non-Executive Directors.
New Business Solutions
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Market Mapping Services
Market Mapping is an essential part of our proactive
methodology in identifying and monitoring the best
people in your sector to maintain a position to
attract identified individuals to your organisation
when the opportunity arises. This can be an ongoing
service delivered into the business or a one-off
opportunity to “take the pulse” of the market and
ascertain what your competition are doing and
where the best people are.
DRS will target the key competitors in your sector be
it crude trading, interpretation geophysics,
structured finance or reservoir engineering. We
determine how your competitors’ teams are
structured and where responsibility rests, what their
compensation packages are, and identify their elite
performers.
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International Search
With an increasing number of businesses entering the commodities market, it is essential to attract key talent
to your organisation to retain the competitive edge. DRS-Commodities provide employers with a range of
search and selection solutions with whom we work closely to identify and develop their requirements. We
understand the differing needs of our clients and we carefully research organisational values and structures
to ensure an ideal fit is achieved with each and every placement.
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International search at DRS-Commodities has two facets – permanent
and contractor. Our permanent search team cater for candidates
from early career stage through to senior/managerial level. Our
contractor team provide a broad range of consultancy solutions which
range from fixed-term and temporary recruitment through to interim
management solutions, rapid response consultants, new venture
solutions, and bidding teams.

Executive Search
DRS-Commodities have developed an international
reputation for executive search across the
commodities sector within industry, banking &
finance, and professional services. We have recruited
Chairmen, Presidents, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and Senior
Vice Presidents across a broad range of disciplines.
Our strength lies in our in-depth sector knowledge
and ability to attract, screen and align only the best
sector professionals. Our consultants are former
industry and banking professionals with first-hand
experience of the commodities market and provide
access to an unparalleled network of executive
contacts.
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The DRS-Commodities team are globally recognised
for providing expertise in the following areas:
• Executives
• Non-Executive Directors
• Interim Executives
Whether you are looking for advice, or to fill Board-
level (Executive or Non-Executive) or Senior-level
Management positions, DRS-Commodities can help
you unlock new growth and value across your
business. Be it a new opening, a controlled
succession, or an emergency placement, DRS-
Commodities have the resources and capability to
deliver competitive advantage and lasting value.

Advisory & Research
In our experience the key to attracting and retaining talent is to offer a competitive
compensation programme that is in tune with the target market. It is also essential to
fully understand the anatomy of a balanced team. As a result of our unique market
position, DRS-Commodities are able to advise our clients on effectively building
successful attraction and retention schemes across a range of geographic regions
and enhancing the productivity of your team.
Market mapping has formed a key part of our proactive methodology in identifying
and monitoring the best people in the commodities sector to maintain a position to
attract identified individuals and teams to your organisation when the opportunity
arises. This can be an ongoing service delivered into the business or a one-off
opportunity to take the pulse of the market and ascertain what your competition are
doing and where the best people are. DRS-Commodities are able to provide our
clients with real-time market intelligence that informs and improves the business
decision making process.
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Our Research Service
includes:
• Competitor analysis
• Compensation and
benefits reports
• Market trends
• Perception analysis
• Sector reviews
• Market mapping

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