Sales Trader RECS

As a Sales Trader, you will be responsible for structuring and executing REC and carbon offset transactions within the U.S. renewable energy market. You’ll work closely with a team of experienced professionals who have a proven track record in trading environmental commodities. Your primary focus will be to expand the REC trading book by building and nurturing long-term client relationships, mapping the REC market, and identifying key trading opportunities.
You will source and execute transactions in both compliance and voluntary REC markets, navigating the complexities of regulatory environments and renewable portfolio standards (RPS) in various U.S. regions. A key part of your role will be gaining or possessing deep expertise in the REC market, understanding pricing dynamics, regional differences, and the overall landscape of renewable energy credits.
You will take full ownership of the trading process, from managing junior traders to identifying and capturing trading opportunities in the evolving REC market, executing deals, and ensuring seamless post-trade execution. Your expertise in RECs will allow you to position the team strategically, helping to meet the growing demand for renewable energy and contributing to the U.S.'s clean energy goals.

The role will consist of, but not limited to, the following actions on a daily basis:

• Cold Calling
• Communicate daily with your team, mid-office, risk and management
• Engage with our counterparties, exchange information and needs
• Transform these needs into concrete trading opportunities
• Actively approach new customers to build the customer database
• Conduct local market and product research on the environmental commodities markets
• Contribute to the company's growth efforts
• Manage and if necessary aid and assist with the post-trade logistics of pending trades
• Manage sustainability requirements of your products and clients

In order to be considered for the role you will meet the following:

• Fluent in English , another language is a plus
• Authorize to work in United States of America
• Bachelor’s degree, for instance Commodity related programs, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or similar is a plus
• Minimum 2 year’s experience in, sales (trading roles a plus)
• Articulate, precise and excellent analytical skills
• Experience with trading commodities is a must
• Experience with Renewables is considered a plus
• Willing to reallocate to Houston, Texas.

• Inspirational work environment in the fastest growing commodity sector
• Competitive market salary and bonus scheme
• Relocation budget
• Open working environment
• Personal development program