Senior Corporate Sales Trader - Shipping

Shipping · Brussels, Brussels

Join our EU-ETS trading Shipping desk!

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Corporate Sales Trader to Join our Shipping desk in Brussels.

In 2024, the European shipping industry will fall under the EU emissions trading system.

If you're passionate about shipping and willing to become an expert on this new emerging carbon market that will change the industry, join us.

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 renewable energy certificates and the financialization of these assets provides a strong incentive for organizations towards carbon neutrality.

In order to achieve the bloc's Net Zero goals, the European Parliament has voted to include the shipping sector in the European Emission Trading System (EU ETS) from 2024. This opens the sector to immense opportunities for carbon mitigation strategies. We are looking for a high calibre professional in the shipping industry who is able to strengthen Vertis's carbon trading and Voluntary offsetting business line for shipping clients across Europe and globally.

🌟 The role

This role reports to the Head of Shipping and is responsible for developing a portfolio of large Shipping client accounts to trade with and build strong long-term relationships. As a Senior corporate sales trader, you'll be part of our front-office workforce, advising clients on their net zero journey, and trading carbon allowances on their behalf. For this specific position, we are looking for a candidate with great passion for the shipping industry, a strong commercial mindset, and a natural networker. You will assist many shipping events across Europe, conduct webinars, conferences, visit clients on a regular basis, and become an expert in the carbon industry related to shipping. It's an exciting, rewarding, and pioneering opportunity within this promising market.

Cherry on the top: your actions and determination will have a direct impact on some of the largest polluters across the world by supporting them in their net zero journey. We are proud to be considered thought leaders on the market and we are looking for a high-potential individual who can carry the reputation forward.

More about the Role and Core Responsibilities:

• Play a key role in establishing Vertis as a key player in emissions offsetting for the shipping Industry
• Be an expert in guiding potential shipping clients (ship owners/charterers / freight operators/cargo) across Europe and beyond in their understanding and inclusion of their sector into the European Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS)
• Develop a deep understanding of the market, including regulations, trends, risks, opportunities, and competitors
• Seek and establish partnerships across the industry
• Develop and maintain a portfolio of new customers and counterparts, prioritise your leads, and turn them into clients and transactions
• Introduce ETS and other carbon offsetting mechanisms to assist clients complying with the regulation and/or reducing their emissions
• Actively develop strategies to pursue and win business opportunities and increase profitability
• Provide clients with essential market intelligence & analysis to support pricing, trading, and risk mitigation strategies
• Build and represent Vertis’s brand and voice in the market, online, in-person, and through conferences and PR initiatives

We believe you will be great for this role if you have…

• At least 6 to 8 years of solid experience in the Shipping industry, understanding the major players, market forces, and trends
• Experience ideally in freight trading or commodity trading, or similar commercial positions in the shipping industry
• Strategic and commercial thinker with substantial entrepreneurial drive to build a business and take deals through to financial close
• Passion and interest to expand your knowledge and expertise into the EU ETS market
• Experience in business development and consultancy within the shipping industry is an advantage
• Strong communication skills verbally and written
• Excellent command of English, additional languages are a plus
• Relevant degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration

🏆 Our benefits and perks

• The opportunity to grow with Vertis' carbon trading and offsetting in the shipping industry prior to its ETS launch
• Long-term career prospect with a pioneer in carbon trading and offsetting and environmental commodity trading
• Stimulating international work environment
• Flexible hybrid working conditions
• Competitive base salary and exceptional bonus scheme
• You can sleep well at night knowing you are helping organizations towards a greener future

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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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