About the Author Carl Vellenoweth has been a recognised leader in the CTRM talent market since 2005 and founded Commoditas in 2014. With over 20 years of experience, Carl has successfully delivered more than 350 CTRM projects and completed over 250 permanent mandates, helping vendors scale and overcome complex recruitment challenges. Commoditas has conducted extensive market research over the past decade, gathering thousands of data points to analyse trends and produce detailed forecasts, with a strong focus on developments in the last 24 months. This research, combined with insights from platforms such as LinkedIn, Xing, Indeed, and Glassdoor, provides a practical and data-driven perspective on recruitment trends. By focusing on innovating the workforce to compete in today’s evolving CTRM market, Carl and his team offer actionable strategies and expert insights to help businesses address their most pressing talent challenges. The Evolution of CTRM: Adapting Talent Strategies for a New Era Rewind to 2005, and CTRM (Commodity Trading and Risk Management) was an entirely different ballgame. Mentioning “regulations” back then would earn you a look reserved for suggesting snow boots in the Sahara. Data? That was safely locked away in chilly server rooms—or perhaps even in dusty filing cabinets. Job roles… continue reading