Trading Operations Specialist - Tickets

Vacancies | STX Group

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Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Until 9/22/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

 

 

It’s no wonder we can go further, faster together.

We’re 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, we’re focused on so much more than making money. We’re here to make a profit with a purpose. Because for us, nothing’s more important than being able to trade in environmental commodities and create the most effective decarbonization strategies for our clients. Join us and together we can change the world – one trade at a time.

Your success story starts here…

 

TEAM AND ROLE:

The Trade Operations team sits at the core of executing environmental commodity transactions in a fast-paced and highly regulated trading environment. As part of the Tickets team, we collaborate closely with Trading, Legal, Finance, Policy and Technology teams to ensure that every transaction flows seamlessly through the trade lifecycle, from contract execution and settlement through to payment and post-trade operations. 

As a Trade Operations Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting the operational backbone of our EV and THG business. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate and compliant trade operations, managing contracts and inventory processes, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and driving continuous process improvements. This role offers a unique opportunity to combine operational excellence, regulatory topics and systems development within a dynamic international trading environment. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure accurate and timely execution of environmental commodities, contracts, and settlements. 
  • Manage EV- and THG contract administration activities, maintaining high standards of accuracy, compliance, and documentation. 
  • Maintain and reconcile environmental certificate inventories across internal systems and external platforms, ensuring data integrity and operational readiness. 
  • Collaborate with stakeholders across various business functions such as Trading, Legal, Finance, Policy, Risk and Compliance to ensure successful resolution of operational matters and to maintain accuracy 
  • Monitor regulatory developments and work with external authorities, registries, and counterparties to ensure compliance with evolving market requirements. 
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities, helping to enhance operational efficiency and support future system developments. 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's or master's Degree (or equivalent) in Financial Engineering, Econometrics, Statistics, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Law, Quantitative studies or similar 
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in an operational role within a trading environment, or financial markets/energy sector. 
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage complex processes where accuracy and compliance are critical. 
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with Python, SQL, VBA, Power Query, and/or Power BI is considered a strong advantage. 
  • Proactive, adaptable, and ownership-driven, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse stakeholders. 
  • Fluent in both German and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

 

COPMENSATION AND BENEFITS

  • Competitive remuneration package 
  • Pension scheme contributions 
  • Strong focus on personal and professional development 
  • Sport and training opportunities 
  • Assistance with relocation to the respective office location 

 

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, inclusion, and belonging are more than just concepts. They are part of our everyday work culture, ensuring employees feel welcomed and build meaningful connections.  
 
At STX, we ask applicants to think holistically about roles. If the roles sounds exciting and a great fit for you, but some of the criteria or required experience doesn't 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 [email protected]. 

STX Group offers equal employment opportunity. Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated. 

 

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About this role

Summary

Support trade operations for environmental commodities, manage contracts, ensure compliance, improve processes.

Job title

Trading Operations Specialist - Tickets

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

energy

Location requirements

Amsterdam, hybrid work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Microsoft ExcelPythonSQLVBAPower QueryPower BI

Preferred skills

fluent in German and Englishanalytical thinkingattention to detail

Specializations

environmental commoditiestrade lifecycleregulatory complianceprocess improvement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Hybrid City