Junior Trade Operations Specialist - Guarantees of Origin
Key Skills
Job Description
It’s no wonder we can go further, faster together. We’re a team of 450+ professionals from 50+ nationalities, all commercially driven, entrepreneurial and ready to turn potential into progress. Not just for us, but for the world too. At STX, we’re focused on so much more than making money. We’re here to make a profit with a purpose. Because for us, nothing’s more important than being able to trade in environmental commodities and create the most effective decarbonization strategies for our clients. Join us and together we can change the world – one trade at a time. Your success story starts here… TEAM AND ROLE We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Trade Support Operations Specialist to join our Trade Operations team in Amsterdam. In this role, you will support the accurate execution of environmental commodity transactions, manage registry activities, and work closely with Trading, Finance, Risk, Compliance and Contract teams to ensure smooth and efficient operations. As part of a collaborative international team, you will take ownership of key processes, contribute to continuous improvements, and gain exposure to environmental markets across Europe and beyond. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support trading desks by providing end-to-end operational support and serving as a key contact for stakeholders. Verify trade bookings and transaction details to ensure accuracy and compliance with deal confirmations. Manage environmental commodity transactions, including certificate transfers and redemptions across international registries. Maintain inventory positions, monitor expiring volumes, and mitigate operational and financial risks through accurate reporting. Collaborate with Trading, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams while driving process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency. KEY REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Finance, Economics, Business, Statistics, or a related discipline. 1-3 years of experience in trade support, operations, or a similar role within a trading or financial markets environment. Strong understanding of commodity trading or financial markets, with advanced Excel skills; VBA and Power Query are a plus. Excellent English communication skills (Spanish is an advantage), with strong stakeholder management abilities. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive team player with a solution-focused mindset. Based in, or willing to relocate to Amsterdam. Compensation And Benefits Competitive remuneration package Pension scheme contributions Strong focus on personal and professional development Sport and training opportunities Assistance with relocation to the respective office location DIVERSITY STATEMENT We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to enhance our team and contribute to a more inclusive work environment. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are more than just concepts. They are part of our everyday work culture, ensuring employees feel welcomed and build meaningful connections. At STX, we ask applicants to think holistically about roles. If the roles sounds exciting and a great fit for you, but some of the criteria or required experience doesn’t 100% line up, we still encourage you to apply!
Core Responsibilities
Provide end-to-end operational support for environmental commodity trades, verify bookings and transaction details, and manage certificate transfers, redemptions, registry activities, and inventory positions. Collaborate with Trading, Finance, Risk, Compliance, and Operations teams to ensure accurate, compliant execution and improve processes and operational efficiency.
Requirements
A bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative or related field and 1–3 years of experience in trade support, operations, or a similar role are requested. Candidates should understand commodity trading or financial markets, have advanced Excel skills, communicate excellently in English, and be organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and effective with stakeholders.
Benefits
- Pension Scheme Contributions
- Personal and Professional Development
- Sport and Training Opportunities
- Relocation Assistance
About STX
Industry: Financial Services
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
STX Group is a leading global firm in environmental commodities trading and climate finance. For over 20 years, STX Group has helped markets to price emissions, direct investment and enable climate progress. Through our trading activities and corporate climate solutions, we ensure capital flows to projects that contribute to a more sustainable economy and drive decarbonization, across both compliance and voluntary markets. STX Group operates across emerging and established environmental commodity markets in Europe, the Americas and Asia. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Group, including Vertis Environmental Finance and Marine Olie, has 500+ employees in 13 countries.