Trade Operations Specialist Contracts & Settlement
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
Were 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 were focused on so much more than making money. Were here to make money make a difference. Because for us nothings more important than being able to trade in environmental commodities and create the most effective decarbonization strategies for our clients. Join us and we can change the world together one trade at a time.
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ABOUT THE TEAM & ROLE
We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Trade Operations Specialist - Contracts & Settlementto join our U.S. Operations team supporting our environmental commodities business. This role sits at the center of the trade lifecycle with responsibility for ensuring trades are accurately documented invoiced and settled.
You will manage key aspects of the contract lifecycle while supporting settlement execution working closely with Front Office Finance and external counterparties. This role plays a critical part in maintaining operational integrity minimizing risk and ensuring timely and accurate cash addition you will contribute to ongoing process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance team efficiency and scalability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle for environmental certificate trades including drafting reviewing executing agreements and maintaining accurate audit-ready records in internal systems
- Ensure alignment across trades contracts and invoices by collaborating closely with traders Finance and external counterparties
- Manage the settlements process including invoice generation/processing tracking receivables and payables and ensuring timely cash collection and payments
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies across trades contracts and invoices proactively addressing delays or issues with stakeholders
- Develop expertise in the full trade lifecycle (trade capture contract execution invoicing settlement) to ensure operational excellence
- Drive process improvements and automation (e.g. SharePoint Power Automate Copilot) and collaborate globally to ensure consistent processes and communication
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics or a related field
- 0-1 years of relevant experience in trade operations contracts settlements or similar roles within commodities energy or financial markets; exposure to contract handling legal concepts or negotiation is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; experience with process improvement or automation tools (e.g. SharePoint Power Automate Copilot) is a plus
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills including working with external counterparties and international teams across time zones
- Proactive self-driven team player able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
- Currently based in the New York metropolitan area 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 $65000 USD $80000 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:
- Company-sponsored 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 equity inclusion and belonging are more than just concepts they are part of our everyday work culture ensuring employees are welcomed and experience true camaraderie.
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 doesnt 100% line up we still encourage you to apply!
GET IN TOUCH
Are you ready to embark on a journey with us Please submit your application for this job by clicking on the apply button. For further questions please contact the Recruitment department at .
STX Group offers equal employment opportunity.
Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated.
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About Company
Founded in 2005, STX Group provides access to renewable energy, biofuels, energy efficiency and carbon markets. We're hiring!