(Senior) Structured Power Originator
Key Skills
Job Description
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 money make a difference. 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 we can change the world together – one trade at a time. It’s no wonder we can go further, faster together. Your success story starts here... About STX Group STX Group is a global leader in environmental markets and energy-transition solutions, helping businesses manage commodity risk and accelerate the transition to a lower-carbon energy system. Our power business is expanding rapidly across European markets. By combining market access, trading expertise and structured solutions, we enable renewable generators, storage owners and energy consumers to manage increasingly complex power-market risks. The Role We are seeking a (Senior) Structured Power Originator to drive the growth of our European power trading and origination business, with a particular focus on Central and Eastern Europe. You will originate, structure and negotiate short- and long-term power transactions, developing tailored solutions for renewable generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), commercial and industrial customers. You will collaborate closely with Trading, Quantitative Analytics, Risk, Credit, Legal and Operations to convert commercial opportunities into executable transactions. This entrepreneurial role offers end-to-end ownership of opportunities, direct engagement with senior counterparties, and the chance to shape new products, strategic relationships, and markets. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Build and manage a robust origination pipeline by cultivating relationships with renewable developers, BESS owners, utilities, corporates and financial investors Structure revenue hedges, swaps, route-to-market agreements and other solutions, in partnership with Trading and Quantitative Analytics Lead commercial negotiations from initial engagement through contract execution. Coordinate with Trading, Risk, Credit, Legal and Operations to ensure their effective integration into the trading portfolio. Identify emerging opportunities across renewables and flexibility; develop new products and market strategies and help grow STX's structured power origination platform across Europe. KEY REQUIREMENTS Proven track record in power origination, structured trading or a closely related role at a trading company or utility, with P&L generated through structured transactions. Established network of relationships with European renewable developers, BESS owners, utilities, corporates and financial investors, with the ability to generate deal flow. Strong knowledge of European power markets, including physical and derivative products, with practical expertise in renewables, BESS and flexibility. Strong understanding of pricing and risk of both flat-price and volatility products. Demonstrated entrepreneurial ability to identify emerging opportunities in renewables and flexibility, develop new products and help scale a European trading platform. Strong quantitative, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across Trading, Risk, Legal, Credit and senior management. Fluency in English and at least one Central or Eastern European language; additional languages are advantageous. Relevant degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Competitive compensation with performance-based bonus Pension scheme contributions Autonomy to shape products and markets in an entrepreneurial, international team Strong understanding of pricing and risk of both flat-price and volatility products Real ownership across the full deal lifecycle, from idea to execution Exposure to sophisticated counterparties and a growing trading platform 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
Build and manage an origination pipeline with renewable developers, BESS owners, utilities, corporates, and investors, and structure and negotiate power transactions and tailored risk-management solutions. Coordinate with Trading, Quantitative Analytics, Risk, Credit, Legal, and Operations to execute deals, develop new products, and expand STX’s European structured power platform.
Requirements
Candidates should have a proven track record in power origination or structured trading, a network of European market counterparties, and strong knowledge of power markets, renewables, BESS, flexibility, and product pricing and risk. Strong quantitative, negotiation, and communication skills, fluency in English and at least one Central or Eastern European language, and a relevant degree or equivalent experience are required.
Benefits
- Performance-Based Bonus
- 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.