Description:
As a Sales Trader at AFS Commodities, you operate at the intersection of sustainability and capital markets. Your mission: unlock value for clients in environmental commodity markets while building a profitable, forward-looking trading book.
Your day-to-day responsibilities include:
- Client Origination & Relationship Management Proactively build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with corporates, utilities, project developers, and counterparties across North America and globally.
- Market Making & Execution Quote, structure, negotiate, and close trades in environmental commodities (RECs, carbon, RNG and related products). Identify and capitalize on arbitrage and liquidity opportunities.
- Revenue Growth & Strategy Drive revenue through targeted outreach, deep market intelligence, and creative deal structuring, always aligning your trading strategy with AFS’s broader commercial objectives.
- Market Intelligence & Positioning Stay ahead of regulatory developments, shifting buyer preferences, and evolving supply dynamics in both compliance and voluntary markets.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with analysts, operations, and risk/KYC teams to ensure smooth, efficient execution and outstanding client satisfaction.
Job Requirements
A sales-oriented professional who combines genuine market curiosity with sharp execution skills:
- 2+ years of experience in sales, trading, or brokerage ideally within environmental commodities (RECs, carbon, fuels, RNG, etc.)
- Fluent in English; Spanish is a significant advantage
- Solid understanding of environmental markets and the key drivers of sustainability (exposure to voluntary and/or compliance markets strongly preferred)
- Strong commercial drive and a proven track record of building and monetizing relationships
- Analytical mindset with a structured, disciplined approach to trading
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, comfortable and credible engagement with clients and C-level executives
- Entrepreneurial spirit and the energy to thrive in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field
What we offer
- High Impact Join a lean, fast-growing team and play a pivotal role in building our North American presence
- Global Platform Work with a diverse multinational client base and cross-border trade flows
- Room to Grow We promote from within and reward creativity, intelligent risk-taking, and strong performance
- Smart, Driven Teammates Become part of a flat, collaborative team where ideas travel fast and successes are celebrated together
- Performance-based Rewards Attractive bi-annual bonus scheme directly linked to individual and team results
- International Exposure Participate in global industry events and conferences to expand your network and strengthen client relationships
- Time to Recharge 20 days of paid time off per year to support long-term productivity and wellbeing