Junior Operator Trading Desk

Werkstudent; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Amsterdam – Zuidas area

Full-time 40 hours/week

Global market exposure

Job summary

Werkstudent is assisting a global trading client with an entry-level operator trading desk role based in Amsterdam. The position focuses on supporting daily operations, booking and processing trades, and coordinating with FinOps to ensure accurate invoicing and payments.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in Business/Finance/Economics or related fields, strong English, and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Has completed a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain or a related field.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, eager to learn and takes ownership.

Responsibilities

• Booking and processing trades ensuring all transaction details are accurate.
• Providing administrative and operational support to the trading team.
• Monitoring transactions and coordinating documentation for deliveries, invoicing and payments.
• Acting as a point of contact between traders and the FinOps team.
• Following up on missing contracts, delivery instructions and outstanding payments.
• Maintaining accurate records and tracking deadlines across different systems.
• Identifying discrepancies and contributing to improvements in internal processes.

Skills

Business

Finance

Economics

Supply Chain

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics/Supply Chain or related field

Job description

As a junior operator trading desk, you will play an important role in supporting the daily operations of the trading desk. Working closely with traders and the Financial Operations (FinOps) team, you will ensure transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities include:

• Booking and processing trades ensuring all transaction details are accurate;
• Providing administrative and operational support to the trading team;
• Monitoring transactions and coordinating documentation for deliveries, invoicing and payments;
• Acting as a point of contact between traders and the FinOps team;
• Following up on missing contracts, delivery instructions and outstanding payments;
• Maintaining accurate records and tracking deadlines across different systems;
• Identifying discrepancies and contributing to improvements in internal processes.

About the Client

Our client is a global trading company specializing in commodities and energy certificates and is recognized as a market leader within its field. By combining deep market expertise with a strong international network, our client delivers innovative and sustainable solutions that help organizations accelerate their decarbonization journey. With offices in Amsterdam, New York, Shanghai, Singapore and Paris, they support companies in more than 40 countries with their energy transition goals.

Qualifications

• Has completed a degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain or a related field;
• Has an excellent command of English, both written and spoken;
• Possesses strong administrative skills and has excellent attention to detail;
• Takes a proactive approach, is eager to learn and shows willingness to take ownership;
• Communicates confidently at all levels and is able to manage multiple priorities;
• Has an interest in trading, financial markets and sustainability;
• Is available for at least 6 months and lives in or near Amsterdam.

Benefits and Compensation

• A gross hourly wage of €16.44 (excluding reservations);
• A full-time position of 40 hours per week;
• The opportunity to work for a global market leader in its industry;
• Valuable operational experience in the fast-paced world of commodities and trading;
• An international and educational working environment with plenty of opportunities to develop your skills;
• A beautiful office location in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas.