Feedstock Trader - US Markets
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 money make a difference. 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 we can change the world together – one trade at a time.
It’s no wonder we can go further, faster together. Your success story starts here...
ABOUT THE TEAM & ROLE
We are building a new physical biofuels and biofuel credits trading desk in North America and are looking for an experienced physical fuels sales/trader to be a foundational member of the team. You will join a high-impact group alongside a fuels credits trader, a strong biofuels trading team in Amsterdam and a sales/trader. You’ll be joining at an early stage of team expansion in North America within a globally mature setup: STX has a strong biofuels desk in Amsterdam and recently acquired feedstock trading firm MarineOlie.
You will be responsible for originating, structuring, and executing physical biofuels transactions across the full value chain — from feedstock procurement through finished product sales — while coordinating the logistics required to move product efficiently and profitably.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Originate, negotiate, and execute physical trades across biofuels and feedstocks (e.g., renewable diesel, biodiesel, UCO, animal fats, distillers corn oil), with a strong focus on developing and securing feedstock supply, while owning a portfolio with full P&L responsibility, including price, basis, and counterparty risk
- Develop and apply trade models to capture feedstock-to-fuel economics, blending dynamics, and arbitrage opportunities, translating market insights into actionable trading and structuring strategies
- Identify and drive new business opportunities by building and expanding relationships with producers, refiners, aggregators, blenders, infrastructure partners, and end-users across North America
- Structure and execute end-to-end transactions, including negotiation of commercial terms, while leveraging logistics (rail, truck, barge, vessel), storage, and timing to optimize trade economics in coordination with operations and back-office teams
- Incorporate Carbon Intensity (CI), regulatory developments, and market dynamics into pricing, risk management, and value optimization across trades and portfolios
- Collaborate with strategy and environmental markets teams to unlock integrated physical and credit opportunities, while actively representing STX in the market to build presence, relationships, and deal flow
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
- 4–8 years of experience in physical biofuels, renewable fuels, or adjacent commodity trading environments (e.g., oil & gas, chemicals, or agricultural commodities)
- Proven track record of originating and executing physical supply and offtake agreements, with strong commercial, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- Solid understanding of biofuels markets, including feedstocks, production pathways, and North American logistics infrastructure, with a focus on rail transport
- Experience with financial modeling and trade economics (e.g., P&L modeling, arbitrage analysis, pricing structures), as well as familiarity with carbon intensity (CI), lifecycle analysis, and the interaction between physical markets and environmental credit programs
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for building new business, and the ability to establish trust and lasting relationships with a broad range of market participants
- Based or willing to relocate to New York or Houston, United States.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
STX intends on offering the selected candidate a competitive base salary withing the range of $135.000 USD – $180.000 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:
- 100% Company Covered 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 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 recruitment@stxgroup.com.
STX Group offers equal employment opportunity.
Acquisition based on this vacancy is not appreciated.
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