AFS Energy · 2 weeks ago
Sales Trader – AFS Commodities
New York, New York, United States
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 high-performance team in New York. The role involves building relationships, executing trades in environmental commodities, and driving revenue growth while collaborating with various teams to ensure client satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
Proactively build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with corporates, utilities, project developers, and counterparties across North America and globally
Quote, structure, negotiate, and close trades in environmental commodities (RECs, carbon, RNG and related products). Identify and capitalize on arbitrage and liquidity opportunities
Drive revenue through targeted outreach, deep market intelligence, and creative deal structuring, always aligning your trading strategy with AFS’s broader commercial objectives
Stay ahead of regulatory developments, shifting buyer preferences, and evolving supply dynamics in both compliance and voluntary markets
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
Solid understanding of environmental markets and the key drivers of sustainability
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
Preferred
Spanish is a significant advantage
Exposure to voluntary and/or compliance markets strongly preferred
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