Giorgia Buscicchio
Job title: Trading Analyst Renewable Gas
Nationality: Italian
Office location: Amsterdam
With STX: 2,5 years
1. Can you tell me a bit about your current role and what you enjoy most about it?
I am a Trading Analyst in the Renewable Gas team at STX.
What I really love about my job is to have the possibility to influence trading decisions and optimize our strategy, by providing supply and demand data and constantly tracking market trends.
One of the core activities in our Research and Analysis team is to build a view on future development of our product, factoring in regulation, fundamentals, prices (and rumors!) – basically fit the pieces of the puzzle together, and define a trading strategy in the short, mid, and longer term.
2. How did your career start and how do you see it evolving in the next few years?
My career at STX started 2 years and a half ago, when I relocated from Milan to Amsterdam to embark on a journey that sounded incredibly inspiring.
During my first months at STX I started mapping renewable gas capacity across Europe, highlighting key regulatory frameworks for each country and spotting trading opportunities to develop within the company.
At that time, we were less than ten people in our team, and as we rapidly grew during the years (currently more than 20 FTEs in RNG team) my responsibilities and role evolved, so I am currently responsible for supply and demand modelling and forecasting, using these data to provide tradable insights to the trading team, and define trading strategies accordingly.
STX has always supported my growth and encouraged my professional development: last year I had the opportunity to work closely with other teams in order to expand our renewable gas market activity in my homeland, Italy, empowering me to bridge cultural gaps and enhance our presence in the region.
In the coming years, I envision my career as a trading analyst becoming increasingly focused on daily trading activities, while leveraging my expertise and market knowledge to shape more complex, long-term deals.
3. How would you describe the STX company culture in three words, and how much impact does this have on your job?
I would describe STX culture as stimulating, striving for growth and supporting people’s talent. These values have a huge impact on my daily work, because I feel encouraged to do my best and to be creative in looking for new opportunities.
4. How do you stay motivated and engaged in your work on a day-to-day basis?
The teamwork that goes along with every potential deal on the table really keeps me engaged every day. And especially everyone’s enthusiasm and willingness to learn something new: from managers to more junior colleagues. I really appreciate that I am surrounded by people that bring innovation and different points of view to the table, and that are open to hearing everyone’s voices and learning from them.
5. And finally, as a young woman working in a male-dominated industry, what advice would you give to someone who wants to follow in your footsteps?
Working as a woman in a male-dominated industry can sometimes seem overwhelming and discouraging. However, I would suggest to any woman approaching this pathway to really turn any challenge you might encounter into an opportunity for growth. Our apparent differences bring a valuable voice that adds richness and diversity to an all-too- often homogeneous conversation. There’s also a lot to learn from our male colleagues that can help us improve our skills and build our self-confidence. During the past year at STX, I have had the opportunity to share my experience and lead by example on different occasions, such as during our “Women’s Career Day in Finance” event, when I shared my story with 15 young women. They were all working on their Master’s degrees and aiming for careers in the financial sector. I really find it beneficial to attend such events, at which I can learn from other people’s points of view and at the same time raise awareness of the many positive outcomes of diversity in the workplace.