Today, companies are constantly urged to drastically reduce their carbon footprint. By trading in a wide variety of renewable energy products, STX enables businesses to achieve this goal. In doing so, we contribute to a more transparent environmental commodities market and, therefore, a greener world. We’re looking for a Junior Sales / Trader- Dutch speaker to join our business and the extremely dynamic market we operate in, and to embark on a journey with us towards a better tomorrow.
ABOUT THE FRONT OFFICE
Turning opportunities into solutions – that’s the specialty of STX’s Front Office. Our team works across various domains, including electricity, renewable gas, carbon offsets, biofuels, and energy efficiency. We engage with clients in different markets and countries on a daily basis, and it’s our job to understand their needs and translate them into effective, efficient solutions. To maintain STX’s position as market leader in the fast-changing environmental commodities field, we are continuously capitalizing on new opportunities and optimizing our offering.
ABOUT THE TEAM
“The Guarantee of Origin Desk is one of the larger in the company. As the GoO product is a key tool for both suppliers and corporates to reach their renewable targets – Adding liquidity to this market and thinking in solutions remain our top priority. We need to constantly reinvent ourselves and develop in line with an ever-changing market. This can mean anything from conceptualizing new trading ideas or structures to investing in technology – we constantly innovate to ensure that we grow. I love working for a desk and company that encourages continuous growth and development. It’s a mindset that I resonate with personally.” – David Ceder, Head of Guarantee of Origin (GoO) Desk
ROLE OF A JUNIOR SALES / TRADER
In this role, you will engage with prospective clients to fully understand their needs and apply your strategic thinking skills to tailor solutions that cater to these requirements. You will also be responsible for developing and executing trading strategies with your team, while managing a profitable trading book.
This position offers exposure to a diverse range of professionals at all levels, as well as to companies from various industries and markets. Your commercial skills will be challenged as you work strategically to offer clients sustainable solutions and negotiate favorable conditions. Your analytical mindset and strategic thinking will allow you to run a book in a disciplined manner, even in times of market turmoil.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Building your own customer portfolio
- Serve the existing customer portfolio in a professional manner
- Negotiating deals with new and existing clients
- Doing the required research and analysis in a new market
- Dive into key market developments
- Becoming the main information source for counterparties you trade with
- PnL responsibility for the Benelux trading book
- Increasing profit by optimizing long and short deliveries
- Developing and executing trading strategies with analysts and other colleagues
- Managing trade, counterparty, and contract risk in line with a broader strategy
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Commercial experience is a plus
- Affinity with finance and commodities
- General understanding of energy markets is a plus
- Able to work independently and result-driven
- Not afraid to cold call and approach people pro-actively
- International experience during studies and/or career is a plus
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Risk management expertise
- Discipline, adaptability, and mental toughness
- Fluent Dutch (Flemish) and English speaker at a business level. French is a plus
- Energetic, curious, and ambitious
GET IN TOUCH
Are you ready to embark on a journey with us? Please submit your application for this job by clicking on the “apply” button. For further questions, please contact the Recruitment department at recruitment@stxgroup.com.
STX Group offers equal employment opportunity. Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated.
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Compensation and benefits
Competitive remuneration package
Pension scheme contributions
Sport and training opportunities
Strong focus on personal and professional development
