Traineeship 2026 - Amsterdam

Ready to kickstart your career in environmental commodity trading - and everything it involves - and make a real impact on the world? 
STX’s Traineeship is a 14-month rotational program designed to fast-track your career and immerse you in the exciting and dynamic world of environmental commodities. You’ll work in four different teams, starting in one of our operations teams before diving into three front-office rotations. During these rotations, you'll take on various projects and tasks. 

This can include gaining commercial experience through activities like cold-calling, business development, and corporate account management. And/or building your analytical skills with tasks such as trade analysis, research, and creating dashboards. This hands-on experience gives you a 360° view of the industry, helping you discover what excites you most.

From day one, we’ll focus on your professional and personal growth, providing the tools and support you need to thrive.

Your journey begins on September 1, 2026, at our Amsterdam headquarters.

Are you ready to turn your potential into progress?

WHO ARE WE?

We're a team of 450+ professionals from 50+ nationalities, all commercially driven, entrepreneurial and ready to turn our ideas into action. Not just for us, but for the world too.  

At STX, we're focused on so much more than making money. We're here to make a profit with a purpose. Because for us, nothing's more important than being able to trade in environmental commodities and create the most effective decarbonization strategies for our clients. Join us and together we can change the world - one trade at a time.  

KEY REQUIREMENTS 

• Graduated before September 1, 2026, with a Master's degree in Finance, Financial Economics, Econometrics, Quantitative Finance, Environmental Studies, or a commercially related field, including dual master’s program. 


• Fluent English is required - additional languages are a plus (Dutch not required).


• A strong interest and passion for the commercial and analytical side of environmental commodity trading, and everything involved in it.


• Proficiency in analytical skills, including Python and/or Excel.


• An entrepreneurial and commercially oriented mindset with a proactive and self-starting attitude.


• Maximum of 1 year of relevant full-time work experience, either between your Bachelor and Master or after completing your Master’s degree.


• Available to work 4 days in the office and 1 day from home (40 hours per week). During the first 6 weeks, being in the office 5 days a week for full onboarding is required.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Responsibility from day 1: we believe in you and therefore you will get the opportunity to bring your ideas to the table as soon as you start your STX journey!


• Steep learning curve: rotating through four different teams will provide you with everyday learnings and possibilities to grow.


• Personal and professional development: you will get a personal Advisor who will guide you through your Traineeship and help you develop yourself personally and professionally.


• Learnings: as part of growing your career we offer a profound mix of trainings to set you up for success.


• Loads of fun: together with the other trainees and other STX colleagues there are multiple fun events organized (sports, teams events, first of the month drinks and many more!)
    

Make sure to read the below description carefully before applying!

ARE YOU OUR FUTURE AMSTERDAM TRAINEE? YOU ARE…

• Analytical: think beyond the numbers, structure problems clearly, spot patterns, and turn complex data into actionable insights using tools like Excel, Python, or other modelling software.


• Commercial: eager to identify opportunities and take action to turn them into real results, driven by profit and purpose.


• A proactive self-starter who takes ownership, spots opportunities, and confidently speaks up to turn ideas into action.


• Resilient, ambitious, and positive - even when things get challenging.


• Get energy from a fast paced (learning) environment, where your entrepreneurial mindset is combined with high collaboration skills.


• Interested in learning about the broader world of environmental commodities, beyond a pure trading role.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND TIMELINES

Our recruitment process consists of four rounds:

Round 1 – CV, Motivation and Assessment
You will hear back from us by the end of March
Tip: please make your motivation as authentic as possible, we want to hear from you and not AI!

Round 2 – Recruiter Interview
30-minute interview with one of our recruiters in the first weeks of April.

Round 3 – Business Interview
1-hour interview with two colleagues from the business at the end of April.

Round 4 – Business Case
1-hour Business Case with senior leadership in the beginning of May.

Please note that applications for the Traineeship will close on March 16, 2026, 10:00 CET. 

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, inclusion, and belonging are more than just concepts. They are part of our everyday work culture, ensuring employees feel welcomed and build meaningful connections.  
 
At STX, we ask applicants to think holistically about roles. If the roles 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! 

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