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It’s no wonder we can go further, faster together.
We’re a team of 450+ professionals from 50+ nationalities, all commercially driven, entrepreneurial and ready to turn potential into progress. 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.
Your success story starts here…
TEAM AND ROLE We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Contracts Manager. In this role you will support our environmental certificates and renewable gas trading operations by drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts and agreements from initiation to completion. You will play a key part in maintaining accurate contract records, driving process efficiency through automation, and ensuring smooth stakeholder collaboration.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees the full lifecycle of complex energy, commodity, and environmental certificate contracts, specializing in the drafting and negotiating master trading agreements, such as EEIs, PPAs, NAESBs, etc.
Lead complex commercial and operational negotiations, including regular interaction with senior leaders and external counterparties.
Collaborate with front and back office to ensure commercial, legal, risk, and credit objectives are identified and achieved in the final contract terms.
Apply strong understanding of energy industry processes and operations that support the effective management and execution of contracts.
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage various commodity and trading-related contracts (both physical and financial), as well as non-disclosure agreements, in a timely and accurate manner.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage the contract lifecycle from initiation to completion.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree and/or JD.
3–5+ years of experience negotiating contracts in a commodity trading and/or energy environment and collaborating with front and back office teams.
Demonstrable experience conducting complex commercial and operational negotiations, with regular exposure to senior leadership and external counterparties.
Experience with energy industry processes and operations that support contract lifecycle management.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, especially with document control and tracking deliverables.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
Must be able to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Must be New York–based and able to be in office 3 days per week.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
STX intends on offering the selected candidate a competitive base salary withing the range of $90.000 USD – $115.000 based on several objective factors such as relevant experience, location, 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
Strong focus on personal and professional development
Employee wellness program
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 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!
Let’s Kick It Off
We’ll review your CV to see where your experience and ambition meet our opportunity.
Connect & Explore
You’ll complete an online assessment, followed by a call with one of our recruiters. This is your chance to ask questions and get a real sense of the role, the team, and what it’s like to work at STX.
Show Us Your Potential
In two interview rounds, we’ll dive deeper into your skills, drive, and potential, including a business case if relevant.
Make It Official
You’re in. We’ll make you an offer and set you up for success. From here, we’ll grow together.
