Senior Trading Analyst

In joining STX Group, you become part of a diverse and dedicated team of 500+ professionals from 60+ nationalities at the forefront of the transition to a sustainable world. From our offices around the world, we offer services from comprehensive trading and investment in environmental commodities to tailored decarbonization strategies. Embark on a purpose-driven career with us and make a tangible difference in accelerating green growth. We’re looking for a Senior Trading Analyst to join our business and the extremely dynamic market we operate in, and to embark on a journey with us towards a better tomorrow.  

Team & Role

Turning opportunities into solutions – that’s the specialty of STX’s Front Office. Our team includes 100+ ambitious employees who work across various domains, including electricity, renewable gas, carbon offsets, biofuels and energy efficiency. We engage with clients in different markets and countries on a daily basis, and it’s our job to understand their needs and translate them into effective, efficient solutions. To maintain STX’s position as market leader in the fast-changing environmental commodities field, we are continuously capitalizing on new opportunities and optimizing our offering.

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Growing the global green economy. Ready to make it your mission?

Key Responsibilities

Conduct fundamental and technical analysis of US carbon and renewable energy markets and identify key drivers that impact carbon and Renewable Energy Credit (REC) pricing and supply and demand
Develop and maintain US REC and carbon market models to forecast price trends and identify market opportunities
Collaborate with the trading and sales teams to develop and execute carbon and REC trading strategies based on market fundamental and technical indicators
Provide regular market updates to the trading team and other stakeholders within the company
Analyze pricing, liquidity, and transaction data and identify market trends and pricing drivers  
Support ad-hoc impact assessments and analysis related to carbon and REC market and trading strategies

What does a rewarding career mean to you?

Key Requirements

5-7 years of experience in the U.S electric power, gas, energy, renewable, and/or carbon sector
Detailed knowledge and understanding of carbon and renewable energy economics, electric energy systems, power/REC/carbon markets, and energy/environmental policy and regulation
Commercial experience in US RECs, power, carbon, and/or gas markets
Advanced quantitative skills including statistics, multi-variate analysis, modeling, and forecasting
Ability to characterize and systematically analyze nuance and uncertainty
Ability to independently complete complex research and analysis projects, synthesize results, and communicate clear and concise findings verbally and in written reports
Expertise in quantitative tools, applications, and programming languages (Python, VBA, SQL, NoSQL, Pandas, NumPy, and SciPy preferred)
Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred

Your career. Ready to make it mean something?

Compensation and Benefits

STX intends on offering the selected candidate a competitive base salary within the range of $120,000-$180,000, based on a number of objective factors such as relevant experience, holistic skillset, and applicable licenses and certifications. The candidate may also be eligible for discretionary compensation as determined annually within the company fiscal year.

In addition to a competitive salary, STX is committed to the well-being of our employees and offers extensive benefits including:

100% Company Covered Health, Dental, and Vision for employees and their families with minimal co-pays
Retirement plan options with company match (401k)
20 days of annual, flexible paid time off
Generous parental & caregiver leave
Reimbursement for office commuting costs
Monetary stipend for office equipment

STX Commodities is committed to fostering a fair and inclusive work environment by adhering to the principle of equal opportunity for all. As a global organization, we value diverse backgrounds and perspectives and strive to create a workplace free from any form of discrimination or bias based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Diversity Statement

We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to enhance our team and contribute to a more inclusive work environment. Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are more than just concepts – they are part of our everyday work culture, ensuring employees are welcomed and experience true camaraderie.

At STX, we ask applicants to think holistically about roles. If the role sounds exciting and a great fit for you but some of the criteria or required experience doesn’t 100% line up, we still encourage you to apply!