Corporate Sales Trading Support - Internship

Corporate Sales Trading Intern - Shipping

Location: Brussels

The internship is for 6 months, with the possibility of being hired afterward.

JOIN A FAST-GROWING MARKET AND HELP DRIVE THE TRANSITION TO A LOW-CARBON FUTURE!

Are you a student or recent graduate eager to gain unique experience in a cutting-edge, impactful field? Vertis, a leader in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), is looking for an intern to join our Shipping department! This is a unique opportunity to dive into the world of the regulated carbon markets and the shipping industry. Learn directly from industry leaders and start building your career in a fast-evolving, meaningful industry.

🌍Who We Are?
Vertis has been pioneering carbon markets since 2001 and we are the leading player in the EU ETS carbon trading market. Our mission is to inspire and empower companies in their transition to a low-carbon economy. As our company continues to grow, we’re looking for passionate interns who want to join us in shaping this crucial financial market and driving one of the most significant environmental movements of our time.

🌟About the Role:
As an intern in our Shipping team, you’ll work closely with our Head of Shipping and traders to help grow a portfolio of major shipping clients through administrative support for onboarding checks. This is a hands-on, support role where you’ll develop an overview of emission trading activities and client support tasks. It's a dynamic and growing niche market that’s ripe with opportunity, and possibility for permanent placement.

📋Key Responsibilities:
During your internship, you’ll gain valuable insight into the workings of the carbon market and develop essential skills which support Sales Trading. Tasks include:

• Client sales support: Craft and adapt all client newsletters and reports sent daily (weekly newsletter, daily newsletter, daily assessment of price alert level and of the SBL orderbook, price alert mails). You will learn about market trends and client communications.

• Research and contact: Assess new and existing clients, their potential exposure under ETS and if they will be directly involved in the EUAs procurement. You will gain understanding in the EU ETS market scope and applicability and the network of shipping clients.

  • Systematically implementing the linkage between MRV/Marine/Traffic and our CRM allowing us to have better visibility on the exposure of the companies under the ETS.

• Client administration: Support customer account setup in our CRM; support in ensuring shipping client data maintained and updated

• Client Onboarding: Support and manage the documentation for new and ongoing client onboardings in gathering and processing documentation and liaising with Back Office.

• Sales material support: support in production of various presentation documents, slides, presentations

🔍What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking ambitious students who are:

• Relevant degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration, or degree in progress.

• fluent English being is a must, any additional languages is a big plus

• Interested in learning about EU ETS, shipping, KYC/AML, sales processes and client service practices.

• A positive, team-oriented attitude with strong communication skills.

• A natural inclination to support a team and collaborate effectively..

🏆 Why Join Us?

• Hands-On Learning: Gain practical experience in an exciting and niche market, guided by industry leaders—an invaluable asset for your career.

• Paid internship: full-time working hours with compensation:1100 EUR/month + 8€/day as a lunch vouchers
  + cost of the public transport. The internship will be covered under a CIP contract.

• Career Opportunities: High-performing interns may have opportunities to join our team permanently.

• International Environment: Engage in a diverse, stimulating workplace with global insights and connections.

Ready to kickstart your career with us? Join Vertis, where we’re not only making a difference—we’re creating the future.

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, 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. Should you have concerns about the objectivity or transparency of your application process, we invite you to report it to ethics@vertis.com

Vertis complies with all GDPR requirements. For more information on our data protection policy, please visit https://vertis.com/privacy-policy-recruitment/

Keywords

Sales TradingInternshipShippingEU ETSClient SupportSales MaterialKYC/AMLClient Service