Biogas/ BioLNG Trader
As a BioLNG trader, you will lead the development and execution of trading strategies, develop the biomethane portfolio, manage risks, and source and sell BioLNG.
You will be in charge of closing biomethane sourcing contracts, identifying concrete trading opportunities in European markets, and focusing on translating complex data and information into actionable trading opportunities. More specifically, you will be tasked with trading, portfolio management, commercial contracting, translating new sustainability regulations into business opportunities, and working on business cases.
On a daily basis, you will be involved with trading, negotiations, and contracting with biomethane/BioLNG producers, maritime customers/prospects, technology providers, regulators, and investment funds. This job involves regular travel within Europe. In the ever-evolving EU biomethane market, business development is a highly challenging job one that requires outstanding interpersonal and analytical skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
You will be tasked with aggregating data and turning it into simple and practical solutions that benefit prospective clients. In the ever-evolving cleaner fuel market, trading is a highly challenging job – one that requires outstanding analytical skills and the ability to work well under pressure.
- Increase and maintain supplier portfolio with Biomethane Producers, technology providers, brokers, large counterparties, regulators including investment funds
- Managing trade, counterparty, compliance and contract risk in line with broader strategy
- Pricing of gas and certificate risk and flow
- Market research and analysis of the European markets & Regulation
- Responsibility for closing new biomethane sourcing contracts in Europe
- Becoming the main information source for counterparties you trade with
- Co-developing sourcing and trading strategies with analysts and other colleagues
- Keeping track of Dutch and European sustainability regulation
Your profile
Our client are looking to recruit a pro-active, energetic, ambitious, and eager to learn trader for our commercial team. The ideal candidate is fluent in English and Dutch has previous renewable energy analytics/trading/portfolio management experience, but is also very excited about the idea of building a career in the rapidly growing maritime clean fuel sector that is of vital importance to decarbonize shipping.
- 3-5 years of experience as an analytics/trading/sale in commodities
- Experience in illiquid OTC markets is a strong plus
- Finished Bachelor or Master
- A strong commercial mindset
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills
- Fluent in English and Dutch
- A proactive problem-solver
- Team player
- Hybrid from home, minimum 3 days Amsterdam office
What they offer
- Good salary per month, based on experience plus 8% holiday allowance paid monthly and a variable component of 2 monthly salaries.
- We offer a collaborative environment where you’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues.
- Our full-time position comes with a range of benefits to make your work life as comfortable and fulfilling as possible. You’ll enjoy 25 holidays, a flexible work schedule that allows you to work partly from home, a great work atmosphere and a pension scheme with an employer contribution.
- We understand that work-life balance is important, which is why we offer a travel allowance, lease a bike plan with an employer contribution and a ‘workation’ policy so you can combine work with vacationing, or visiting family friends abroad while still working.
- You will get a definite contract with the expectation of a long-term employment relationship; you’ll have the stability and security you need to continue building a rewarding career.
Our client
Looking to make a difference in the world while working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? This is a great opportunity for you. As a leading supplier of LNG and Bio-LNG, our client is committed to providing cleaner energy solutions to shipping and industry. With a strong customer base and a fleet of (Bio-)LNG supply vessels, we are well-positioned for rapid growth in this exciting field. In 2023 they brought a private equity backed strategic investor on board, marking a new phase in the further development of the company.
