Jr. Sales Trader - Environmental Commodities

STX Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision for employees/f

401k with company match

20 days paid time off

Parental leave

Commuting reimbursement

Office equipment stipend

Professional development

Wellness program

Job summary

STX Group in New York is seeking an energetic junior sales/trading professional to join the US Desk. You will build market understanding of environmental commodity markets and drive top-of-funnel sales through proactive prospecting and outreach.

You'll work closely with senior traders and sales teams to originate and execute transactions and maintain long-term relationships with corporate and institutional market participants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Sustainability, Energy, Business, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of sales or trading experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong commercial drive and entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze complex markets and translate insights into opportunities
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Demonstrated interest in energy markets, sustainability, or commodity trading
• Experience in leveraging AI to improve workflows strongly preferred
• Working rights in the United States and based in or willing to relocate to New York, NY

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong understanding of environmental commodity markets and regulatory frameworks
• Drive the top-of-funnel sales through proactive lead generation, sales prospecting and outreach by leveraging the latest in sales software and toolkits
• Work closely with senior traders and sales professionals to originate and execute transactions
• Maintain long-term relationships with corporate and institutional market participants
• Stay ahead ofmarket developments, pricing trends, and regulatory changes to identify commercial opportunities and market inefficiencies
• Contribute to expanding STX’s presence across North American and international markets

Skills

Commercial drive

Entrepreneurial mindset

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Market analysis

Organizational skills

Interest in energy markets

AI for workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ABOUT STX Front Office

At STX, our team of550+ ambitious professionalsoperatesacross environmental markets includingrenewable power, renewable gas, carbon markets, biofuels, and energy efficiency. We work closely with corporations, utilities, financial institutions, and project developers across the globe.

ABOUT STX Front Office

At STX, our team of550+ ambitious professionalsoperatesacross environmental markets includingrenewable power, renewable gas, carbon markets, biofuels, and energy efficiency. We work closely with corporations, utilities, financial institutions, and project developers across the globe. The Front Office is whereour market insights meet commercial execution. Success in our business comes from the ability toidentifyopportunities, build strong client relationships, and translate complex market dynamics into actionable trading and risk mitigation solutions. Tomaintainour position as a leader in environmental commodities, we continuously expand into new markets, develop innovative products, and capitalize on emerging opportunities.

ABOUT THE TEAM & Role

“We launched the US Desk in March 2019. Since then, we have grown into a key player in the North and Latin American environmental markets. The US is one of the largest environmental markets globally, and building a strong presence in New York is central to STX’s ambition of becoming a leading global commodity trading house.” - Tim Pabst, Managing Director

Our US team operates in one of the most dynamic environmental markets in the world, offering significant opportunity for ambitious individuals to quickly develop into leading market participants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a strong understanding of environmental commodity markets and regulatory frameworks
• Drive the top-of-funnel sales through proactive lead generation, sales prospecting and outreach by leveraging the latest in sales software and toolkits
• Work closely with senior traders and sales professionals to originate and execute transactions
• Maintain long-term relationships with corporate and institutional market participants
• Stay ahead ofmarket developments, pricing trends, and regulatory changes to identify commercial opportunities and market inefficiencies
• Contribute to expanding STX’s presence across North American and international markets

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Sustainability, Energy, Business, Mathematics, or a related field
• 1-2 years of sales or trading experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong commercial drive and entrepreneurial mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyze complex markets and translate insights into opportunities
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Demonstrated interest in energy markets, sustainability, or commodity trading
• Experience in leveraging AI to improve workflows strongly preferred
• Working rights in the United States and based in or willing to relocate to New York, NY

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

STX intends on offering the selected candidate a competitive base salary withing the range of $80,000 USD – $100,000 based on several objective factors such as relevant experience, location, holistic skillset, and applicable licenses and certifications. The candidate may also be eligible for discretionary compensation as determined annually within the company fiscal year.

In addition to a competitive salary, STX is committed to the well-being of our employees and offers extensive benefits including:

• Company-sponsored Health, Dental, and Vision for employees and their families with minimal co-pays
• Retirement plan options with company match (401k)
• 20 days of annual, flexible paid time off
• Generous parental & caregiver leave
• Reimbursement for office commuting costs
• Monetary stipend for office equipment
• Strong focus on personal and professional development
• Employee wellness program

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, equity, inclusion, and belonging are more than just concepts – they are part of our everyday work culture, ensuring employees are welcomed and experience true camaraderie.

At STX, we ask applicants to think holistically about roles. If the role 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!

STX Group offers equal employment opportunity.