AFS Energy · 2 weeks ago
Sales Trader - AFS Commodities
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expAFS Energy is a leading brokerage firm in the global environmental commodities space, seeking an ambitious Sales Trader to join their team in New York. The role focuses on unlocking value for clients in environmental commodity markets while building a profitable trading book through client relationship management, market making, and revenue growth strategies.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
Attractive bi-annual bonus scheme directly linked to individual and team results
20 days of paid time off per year to support long-term productivity and wellbeing
Company
AFS Energy
AFS Energy is a leading intermediary operating in the sustainability and renewable energy market.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase