Sales Trader Renewable Gas

Caely Renewables; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured learning

Mentorship from experienced traders

US office-based work environment

Job summary

Caely Renewables seeks a junior sales trader to support the RNG and environmental commodities desks in the US market. The role focuses on developing client relationships, identifying opportunities, and assisting in trade execution alongside senior traders.

You will learn to structure transactions, analyze market data, and contribute to the growth of the RNG business within a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Office-based work in the US supports close teamwork and mentorship.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in trading, brokering, investment banking, consulting, or business development (US market exposure preferred).
• Strong interest in environmental commodities, particularly RNG and renewable fuels markets.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to build rapport internally and externally.
• Comfortable working in a team-oriented, feedback-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support communication with existing customers and help manage ongoing needs.
• Assist outreach to new prospects to build and maintain the customer database.
• Monitor and analyze market trends, supply/demand dynamics, and pricing drivers in the US RNG and environmental commodities markets.
• Support the creation and execution of deal structures aligned with client requirements and internal objectives.
• Collaborate with the trading team to structure and manage transactions efficiently.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Bachelor/Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Candidate

You are passionate about climate solutions and motivated to contribute to the energy transition one transaction at a time. We are looking for an enthusiastic, commercially minded team player who is eager to learn the fundamentals of sales trading within the US Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and broader environmental commodities markets.
You have an interest in commodities and finance, are self-driven, and keen to develop your communication and deal execution skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You are comfortable working with data, building relationships, and supporting client needs with a solutions-oriented mindset.
The ideal candidate is confident, receptive to feedback, and has a basic understanding (or strong willingness to learn) of environmental commodities such as RNG, RINs, carbon credits, and renewable energy certificates. You take initiative in understanding client requirements and translating them into actionable opportunities while developing commercial instincts over time.

The Role

As a Junior Sales Trader (RNG – US market), you will support the team in developing and maintaining relationships with counterparties including utilities, producers, aggregators, corporates, and industrials. You will assist in identifying opportunities, supporting trade execution, and contributing to the growth of the US RNG business. Working closely with senior traders, you will gain exposure to structuring transactions, market analysis, and client engagement. Performance is aligned with team objectives and individual development milestones.
You will be responsible for products including RNG, RINs, renewable power and gas certificates, carbon offsets, and related environmental commodities.
Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Supporting communication with existing customers and helping manage ongoing needs.
• Assisting in outreach to new prospects to help build and maintain the customer database.
• Monitoring and analyzing market trends, supply/demand dynamics, and pricing drivers in the US RNG and environmental commodities markets.
• Supporting the creation and execution of deal structures aligned with client requirements and internal objectives.
• Collaborating with the trading team to help structure and manage transactions efficiently.

The Requirements

To be considered for the role, you will ideally have:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field
• 1–3 years of experience in trading, brokering, investment banking, consulting, or business development (US market exposure preferred).
• Strong interest in environmental commodities, particularly RNG and renewable fuels markets.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and grow into a commercial trading role.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to build rapport internally and externally.
• Comfortable working in a team-oriented, feedback-driven environment.
• Strong analytical mindset; Excel skills are a plus.
• Interest in building a career in energy transition and environmental markets.

The Offer

• Opportunity to enter and grow within a fast-evolving environmental commodities market
• Competitive base salary with bonus potential
• Collaborative, high-performance team culture
• Structured learning and mentorship from experienced traders
• Exposure to US RNG, RINs, and broader renewable fuel markets
• Support for professional development and career progression
• Office-based work environment (US-focused team)
• Access to a diverse and international network within the company

Disclaimer

As part of our hiring process, you will be invited to our office to meet the team and your prospective manager.
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