Trading Analyst (Sustainability / Biofuels)

Bramwith Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Lunch allowance

Annual leave 25 days

Job summary

Bramwith Consulting is seeking a Trading Analyst (Sustainability / Biofuels) in London to specialise in sustainability within physical biofuels trading. The role blends trading operations with regulatory and certification responsibilities across international markets.

You will support mass balance accounting, documentation, and feedstock traceability, while developing expertise in biofuels sustainability and related reporting tools. Hybrid work and a discretionary bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous exposure to biofuels, renewable fuels, sustainability, certification or related compliance activities.
• Understanding of sustainability requirements associated with biofuels trading, ideally including mass balance accounting, certification or feedstock traceability.
• Familiarity with HVO, FAME or related biofuels and feedstocks would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. Power BI or other reporting tools would be beneficial.
• A university degree in a quantitative discipline such as Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or IT.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within biofuels sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Manage sustainability mass balance accounting across biofuels transactions, ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation of sustainable feedstocks and products.
• Collect, review and maintain sustainability documentation for inbound and outbound transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable certification schemes and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate certification activities, support sustainability audits and work with suppliers, counterparties and internal trading teams to ensure feedstock traceability.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support the implementation of sustainability requirements, processes and digital reporting systems.
• Work closely with Trading, Operations, Logistics, Biorefineries and Back Office teams on sustainability-related matters.
• Support sustainability projects and contribute to ad hoc market analysis, reporting and commercial activities.

Skills

Biofuels sustainability

Mass balance accounting

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Math/Statistics/Physics/IT

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Trading Analyst (Sustainability / Biofuels)

London, UK | Hybrid | Up to £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

An established international energy trading business is looking to hire a Trading Analyst to join its expanding Biofuels division in London.

This position offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise in biofuels sustainability, working closely with trading, operations and commercial teams across an international business.

Unlike a traditional Trading Analyst position, this role focuses primarily on the sustainability requirements associated with physical biofuels trading, including mass balance accounting, certification, documentation, feedstock traceability and regulatory compliance.

The business is open to candidates at different levels of experience, including junior professionals with relevant sustainability exposure and a genuine interest in developing their careers within biofuels.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage sustainability mass balance accounting across biofuels transactions, ensuring accurate tracking and reconciliation of sustainable feedstocks and products.
• Collect, review and maintain sustainability documentation for inbound and outbound transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable certification schemes and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate certification activities, support sustainability audits and work with suppliers, counterparties and internal trading teams to ensure feedstock traceability.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support the implementation of sustainability requirements, processes and digital reporting systems.
• Work closely with Trading, Operations, Logistics, Biorefineries and Back Office teams on sustainability-related matters.
• Support sustainability projects and contribute to ad hoc market analysis, reporting and commercial activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous exposure to biofuels, renewable fuels, sustainability, certification or related compliance activities.
• Understanding of sustainability requirements associated with biofuels trading, ideally including mass balance accounting, certification or feedstock traceability.
• Familiarity with HVO, FAME or related biofuels and feedstocks would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills. Power BI or other reporting tools would be beneficial.
• A university degree in a quantitative discipline such as Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or IT.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within biofuels sustainability.

Candidates from sustainability, biofuels operations, compliance, certification or commodity trading backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The business is willing to provide training for candidates with relevant foundational experience who demonstrate the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Salary & Benefits

• Base salary up to £80,000, depending on experience.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Hybrid working, with 8 working-from-home days per month.
• £1,400 gross annual lunch allowance.
• Income protection and critical illness cover.
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays.

The business is expanding its biofuels operations and building a dedicated sustainability team.

These positions offer the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge across sustainability compliance, physical biofuels trading and international commodity markets.

There is potential for longer-term progression and movement across the wider trading business, with opportunities to gain exposure to commercial and analytical activities.

The team is particularly interested in candidates who want to develop their expertise within sustainability over the coming years.