Trade Operations Specialist - Contracts & Settlement

STX Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401k with company match

20 days paid time off

Parental leave

Commuting reimbursement

Office equipment stipend

Wellness program

Job summary

STX Group in New York is seeking a detail-oriented Trade Operations Specialist – Contracts & Settlement to join our U.S. Operations team.

You will own the end-to-end contract lifecycle for environmental certificate trades and ensure accurate documentation, invoicing, and settlement. Collaborate with traders, Finance, and external counterparties to align trades, contracts, and invoices, drive process improvements, and support automation initiatives for scalable, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 1+ years in trade operations, contracts, settlements, or similar in commodities, energy, or financial markets.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across international teams.
• Based in the New York metropolitan area and able to be in office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle for environmental certificate trades.
• Coordinate settlements including invoicing, receivables, and cash flow.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Finance, and counterparties to align trades, contracts, and invoices.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies and drive process improvements.
• Develop expertise across trade lifecycle from capture to settlement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SharePoint

Power Automate

Copilot

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 THE TEAM & ROLE

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and motivated Trade Operations Specialist – Contracts & Settlement to join our U.S. Operations team, supporting our environmental commodities business. This role sits at the center of the trade lifecycle, with responsibility for ensuring trades are accurately documented, invoiced, and settled.

You will manage key aspects of the contract lifecycle while supporting settlement execution, working closely with Front Office, Finance, and external counterparties. This role plays a critical part in maintaining operational integrity, minimizing risk, and ensuring timely and accurate cash flows. In addition, you will contribute to ongoing process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance team efficiency and scalability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle for environmental certificate trades, including drafting, reviewing, executing agreements, and maintaining accurate, audit‑ready records in internal systems
• Ensure alignment across trades, contracts, and invoices by collaborating closely with traders, Finance, and external counterparties
• Manage the settlements process, including invoice generation/processing, tracking receivables and payables, and ensuring timely cash collection and payments
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies across trades, contracts, and invoices, proactively addressing delays or issues with stakeholders
• Develop expertise in the full trade lifecycle (trade capture → contract execution → invoicing → settlement) to ensure operational excellence
• Drive process improvements and automation (e.g., SharePoint, Power Automate, Copilot) and collaborate globally to ensure consistent processes and communication

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• 1+ years of relevant experience in trade operations, contracts, settlements, or similar roles within commodities, energy, or financial markets; exposure to contract handling, legal concepts, or negotiation is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment; experience with process improvement or automation tools (e.g., SharePoint, Power Automate, Copilot) is a plus
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including working with external counterparties and international teams across time zones
• Proactive, self‑driven team player, able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
• Currently based in the New York metropolitan area, able to be in office 3 days per week

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

STX intends on offering the selected candidate a competitive base salary within the range of $65,000 USD – $85,000 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:

• 100% Company Covered 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.

GET IN TOUCH

Are you ready to embark on a journey with us? Please submit your application for this job. For further questions, please contact the Recruitment department at [e-mail].

STX Group offers equal employment opportunity. Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated.