Corporate Sales Trader

Corporate Sales Trader – F-Gas

Position based in Brussels, Belgium

A top environmental commodities trading firm is looking for a new corporate sales trader to join the team.

As a market leader in EU ETS trading we are at a pivotal moment in our growth and looking for the next generation of carbon and environmental certificate traders.

Our mission at Vertis is to inspire and empower businesses to make the transition to a low-carbon economy. We have been a pioneer in the carbon markets since 2001 and our drive is relentless to move the world towards a greener future.

We provide our clients with direct access to markets for buying & selling environmental certificates and the financialization of these assets provides a strong incentive for organizations toward carbon neutrality.

More about the role:

As a corporate sales trader, you'll be part of our front-office workforce, and be in direct contact with clients! You'll help match buyers and sellers and propose (new) deal structures, so they can enter their products (HVAC machinery) in Europe according to EU regulations. For this specific, and rewarding position, we are looking for someone with great passion for trading, and a strong commercial mindset. You will also assist big events across Europe, conduct webinars, conferences, and become an expert in the industry.

You'll join a team of 2 experienced corporate sales trader, to assist and each other for team efforts, and develop your own portfolio of clients. You will focus on the UK market, but others worldwide.

F-Gas is a complex and niche market that requires you to apply your commercial acumen and engage clients across a variety of sectors. You will need to understand client needs and translate them into effective solutions and trading opportunities.

Please apply ONLY if you satisfy the below requirements and with an ENGLISH language CV.

What will you do:

• Building your own customer portfolio and generate opportunities with F-Gas (refrigerant gases) related products in Europe
• Develop a deep understanding of your market including buyers, sellers and competitors
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of new customers and counterparts active on the certificates market, match buyers and sellers and propose (new) deal structures
• Conduct day-to-day sales and trading initiatives and provide clients with essential market intelligence-analysis to support pricing, trading and risk mitigation strategies
• Driving the whole lifecycle of a trade and new customer onboarding
• Researching into business opportunities within the European and US market
• Represent Vertis and build our brand on the market through conferences and PR initiatives

We think you might be good for the role if:

• 1-4 years of commercial experience, either in business development, trading or sales role. Commodity trading track record preferred.
• Good knowledge or the desire to learn niche commodity markets with a particular focus on physical trading and arbitrage opportunities.
• Strong problem solver with the ability to respond flexibly
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced dynamic commodity market environment, where there are often time constraints and time sensitive deadlines
• Affinity with finance and deal structuring
• Strong commercial drive and proactive attitude
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Eager to learn, grow and work hard
• High level of English: Any other languages are considered as a plus with preference for Italian or Spanish

Our benefits and perks 🏆:

• Become an expert commodity trader on the F-Gas market through in-depth trainings, with a high responsibility role
• Opportunity to build your own business and client portfolio
• Long-term career prospect with a pioneer of carbon and environmental certificates trading
• Stimulating, and international work environment with travel opportunities
• Competitive base salary and great annual bonus
• Great career development opportunities
• We have a hybrid and flexible work from office policy
• Team events to bring our people to amazing destinations across Europe
• A competitive salary, local benefits, and a competitive discretionary Bonus

Vertis complies with all GDPR requirements and we keep your personal data in our database for no more than 1 year. For more information on Vertis Environmental Finance, please visit vertis.com/jobs.

Vertis provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We value a diverse workplace and encourage individuals from all groups and backgrounds to apply. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

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