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Junior Sales Trader

Posted 17 Nov 2024
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0 to 3 years
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Dutch (Fluent)

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Do you have an affinity with commodities and finance and aspire to have a direct impact in one of the leading companies in environmental markets? Would you like to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? Apply now and join our team at our office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands!

About us

OTC Flow is a leading broker specializing in trading across European and local renewable power markets. We provide liquidity in virtually all financial-environmental instruments in Europe. OTC Flow's mission is to provide clients with relevant information on financial and renewable markets to help our partners achieve their sustainability goals in an informed and intelligent way.

About the job

During this training program for juniors, you will be part of our European team, which aims to make the renewable energy market transparent and liquid in order to meet the requirements of various market players. You will be assisting the different trading desks in accelerating business all while developing and providing in-depth product knowledge.

Main responsibilities

  • Actively approach potential clients making cold calls to build your own portfolio;
  • Be in charge of your own portfolio with a profit (Profit and Loss) target to achieve;
  • Matching buyers with sellers and ultimately closing deals;
  • Be an expert in timing the market to achieve the best results;
  • Act as a single point of contact for your customer portfolio, as much as for your teammates;
  • Propose new deal structures complying with the market’s requirements;
  • Identify new leads in the fastest-growing commodity sector.

About you

  • A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
  • A strong financial background with a keen interest in markets and commodities.
  • Native-level proficiency in Spanish and/or Catalan along with fluency in English, is essential.
  • Proven experience in a client-facing role such as a broker or sales trader is highly desirable.
  • Experience with cold calling and prospecting is also advantageous.
  • A commercial mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, with a strong competitive drive and determination to succeed.
  • A results-driven attitude with high resilience and ambition.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Motivated by bonus and ambitious, with a strong desire to excel in both your career and personal life.
  • You are willing to relocate to Amsterdam, the Netherlands;
  • You are available for a minimum of 6 months, 5 days per week.

What We Offer

  • A vibrant, international work environment in the heart of Amsterdam, with a diverse team representing over 30 different nationalities.
  • A comprehensive 4-week rotation program designed to train graduates to become successful Sales Traders.
  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
  • A monthly reward program with opportunities to receive exciting events and prizes.
  • An annual uncapped discretionary bonus.
  • Freedom to build and manage your own client portfolio.
  • Potential for a permanent position with a salary increase after 6 months.
  • Access to international events and conferences.
  • Fantastic meritocratic career opportunities with clear paths for advancement within the company.
  • Free daily lunches and snacks.
  • Covered work travel expenses (Public Transport / Swap-bicycle plan).
  • 25 vacation days per year.
  • Social events, sports activities, and company trips.

What's next

If we have just described your profile, don't miss out on this opportunity.

The recruitment process is as follows:

  • Submit your application with your CV;
  • We will get to know you better through a pre-screening interview;
  • We will invite you for 1-2 interviews.

Please note that sometimes there are slight changes to this process

We are convinced our differences make the difference and that an inclusive working environment will drive our growth as a business, as teams, and as individuals. We will therefore consider all applicants for employment, hereby fostering an inclusive working culture that is accessible to all.

OTC FLOW is a leading market maker for environmental commodities. We provide liquidity and show prices in virtually all European environmental commodities for the institutional market.
Our services range from simple spot trades to providing structured solutions. The key to our success is our entrepreneurial mindset and our market expertise.

Finance & Banking
Amsterdam
Active in 12 countries
78 employees
70% men - 30% women
Average age is 26 years