Trade Operations – Contract Specialist

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 Trade Support – Contract Specialist. In this role you will support our environmental certificates 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 RESPONSIBLITIES

• Gain a strong understanding of the operational and contractual side of the environmental commodity trade process.
• Draft, review, negotiate and manage various contracts, including trade-related contracts for certificates and potentially physical trades, as well 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.
• Support various automation projects to aid team efficiency, leveraging tools such as Microsoft SharePoint, Power Automate and Copilot. Familiarity with these platforms is considered an advantage.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Master’s degree in Law.
• 2+ years of experience in contract management or negotiation in a commodity trading environment including knowledge of commodity trading terms and conditions.
• Fluent in English and currently living in the Netherlands.
• Fantastic attention to detail with the ability to work independently aswell as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation skills, analytical skills.

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Compensation and benefits

• Competitive remuneration package
• Pension scheme contributions
• Strong focus on personal and professional development
• Sport and training opportunities
• Assistance with relocation to the respective office location

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!