Commodity Broker
Passionate about commodity markets?
ABOUT THIS ROLE
SCB Environmental Markets seeks a highly motivated professional to join our Nyon, Switzerland office. Working closely with our international team, the successful candidate will help negotiate and close trades with first class counterparties in environmental commodity markets, on both physical and/or derivative products. This is an opportunity to join a growing team for SCB globally. Our ideal candidate is confident, adaptable, builds relationships easily and interacts well under pressure.
Our headquarters are in Nyon, Switzerland supported by four global offices located in London, Chicago, Puerto Rico, and Singapore. This opportunity is in our Nyon office.
Who We Look For
Candidates should be interested in a career within the environmental, commodity or financial markets. Our ideal candidate should have:
- A degree in environmental studies, commodities, energy economics, business or relevant work experience.
- A minimum of 2 years of commercial experience in a business-to-business role, preferably as a commodity sales trader or in the brokerage industry.
- Fluency in English, any other language skills would be beneficial.
You should possess the following skills and competencies:
- Have relevant knowledge of environmental commodity markets and be able to demonstrate this expertise.
- Be a self-starter with the ability to work on your own initiative.
- Have excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
- Possess strong technology skills.
- Have an entrepreneurial mindset and be a team player.
What You Will Do
You will be responsible for:
- Negotiating and closing trades physical and derivative trades on behalf of properly qualified counterparties.
- Prospecting for new clients.
- Maintaining relationships with existing clients and identifying further trade opportunities for them.
- Developing new opportunities for SCB in properly qualified low carbon commodity markets.
- Actively engaging with operation, legal and compliance departments and ensuring thorough risk management, trade execution, post-trade discipline and overall quality control in line with SCB guidelines.
Why Work for SCB
Why should you work for us?
We're building a diverse and inclusive work environment where we learn from each other. We welcome people of diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and a fun place to work.
In addition, we always strive to accommodate our employee’s needs, providing them with great benefits. To learn more about our benefits and our work at SCB, visit starcb.com/careers/working-at-scb.
ABOUT SCB
About Our Company
SCB is the world leading low-carbon commodity company relentlessly pursuing a low-carbon future. We provide Brokerage, Matched Principal, Market Data and Advisory services in sustainable commodities and renewable energy. As a Certified B Corporation, we believe in using business as a force for good. Our commitment to the environment goes further than just helping our customers. Over the years, we have abated more than 500 million MT of CO2 through our global transactions.
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What To Do Next
Apply now by submitting a resume and cover letter through this link. The cover letter is vital for your application as it allows us to see why you feel a career at SCB is for you and how SCB can benefit from your talent, hard work and passion for the work.
Seize the opportunity to work with us and expand your knowledge of renewable energy, low-carbon commodities and alternatives.
SCB is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of colour, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ, and persons with disabilities.
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