What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Trader Green Gas position at Caely Renewables?
Sales Trader Green Gas
As a Sales Trader, you will be responsible for structuring and executing RNG transactions within the U.S. renewable market.
The Candidate
Are you passionate about driving the clean energy transition and believe renewable energy trading plays a pivotal role in addressing climate change? We are seeking a motivated and dedicated professional to join our dynamic team, focused on superior performance in the renewable energy sector. As a Sales Trader, you will leverage your expertise in sales and trading to help shape the future of renewable energy markets, with a specific focus on power, renewables, and environmental attributes.
With experience in energy commodities, such as electricity, renewable energy credits (RECs), carbon offsets, or other environmental products, you are eager to sharpen your commercial skills and expand your impact in the renewables space. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of certificates energy markets and is skilled at identifying market opportunities while managing associated risks. Confidence combined with an openness to feedback and collaboration is key to success in this role.
We are looking for someone ready to grow both personally and professionally, who will help drive the expansion of our company's renewables business within the U.S. and on the global stage. You will play an integral role in achieving our goal of advancing the clean energy future through innovative and sustainable trading solutions.
The Company
Caely Renewables (Caely) is a solution-driven company committed to tackling climate change—the defining challenge of our era. We combine expert advisory with hands-on execution to support counterparty in environmental commodity transactions, including carbon credits, biofuels, and renewable energy certificates. Our skilled, dynamic team partners with counterparties to not only meet but exceed carbon reduction targets. Headquartered in Amsterdam, Caely is expanding rapidly across Europe and North America, with local offices in Genoa, Houston, and Stockholm to advance the global transition toward a sustainable future.
The Role
As a Sales Trader in Renewable Natural Gas (RNG), you will be responsible for structuring and executing RNG and carbon offset transactions within the U.S. renewable energy and low-carbon fuels market. Working closely with a team of seasoned professionals, you’ll leverage their expertise in environmental commodities to expand the RNG trading book. Your role will emphasize building long-term client relationships, mapping the RNG market, and identifying key trading opportunities.
You will source and execute transactions in both compliance and voluntary RNG markets, effectively navigating the complexities of regulatory environments such as the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). A key part of your role will involve developing or deepening your expertise in the RNG market, understanding pricing dynamics, regional differences, and the broader landscape of renewable natural gas as it aligns with low-carbon fuel initiatives and carbon reduction goals.
You’ll take full ownership of the RNG trading process, including managing junior traders, identifying and capitalizing on emerging opportunities in the evolving RNG market, executing deals, and ensuring efficient post-trade operations. Your expertise in RNG trading will strategically position the team to meet the growing demand for low-carbon fuels, helping to advance the U.S.'s renewable energy objectives and contribute to national decarbonization efforts.
The Requirements
In order to be considered for the role you will meet the following:
- Fluent in English , another language is a plus
- Authorize to work in United States of America
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, for instance Commodity related programs, Econometrics, Economics, Finance, Business Administration or similar is a plus
- Minimum 2 year’s experience in, sales (trading roleis a plus)
- Articulate, precise and excellent analytical skills
- Experience with trading commodities is a must
- Experience with Renewables is considered a plus
- Willing to reallocate to Houston, Texas.
The Offer
- Inspirational work environment in the fastest growing commodity sector
- Competitive market salary and bonus scheme
- Relocation budget
- Open working environment
- Personal development program
*Disclaimer
As part of our hiring process, you will be invited to our office to meet the team and your prospective manager. Caely only publishes job vacancies through our official platforms: LinkedIn and official website (www.caely.com). All communication from Caely will be from a @caely.com email address only. Caely is not affiliated in any way to third party recruiters unless authorized. Please disregard any written or oral request for a job offer or an interview that you believe is or might be fraudulent or suspicious and immediately get in touch with us via email at recruitment@caely.com upon receiving a suspicious invite or offer or claim.