Middle Officer

Do you have an affinity for business and aspire to have a direct impact on 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

Established in 2018, OTC Flow has become a leading trading and brokerage house specializing in sustainable energy markets. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class solutions for all financial-environmental obligations and ambitions to our clients in Europe, the United States, and Asia. Leveraging the expertise of our native-speaking sales-trading team, we excel at facilitating transactions worldwide and providing unparalleled support.

About the role

As a Middle Officer, you will be a member of the middle office team at the heart of the company. You will be responsible for providing trade and decision-making support to the Sales Trading desk and Risk team, following up on contracts with the Legal department, and investigating financial accounting bookings with the Finance team. You will give input on improving our systems and procedures and work closely with our Development team to enhance our trading system. The middle office is located on the bustling trading floor where the action is happening, and therefore you must be comfortable communicating with all internal stakeholders the company has.

You will be reporting to the Head of Middle Office.

Main responsibilities

• Responsible for entering, maintaining, and managing all trades and trade-related information in the systems.
• Provide trade support to the trading desk, including confirmation, settlement, reconciliation, and payments.
• Monitor trade flows and identify and escalate any anomalies or potential risks.
• Assist with management reporting.
• Chase clients for payments and deliveries, and work to resolve any issues that arise in relation to outstanding deliveries and invoices.
• Liaise with various internal teams, including legal, risk, and finance to resolve trade-related issues and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

About you

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in trade/client support or a similar role in a financial institution or trading firm.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
• Excellent in Excel, building queries, and preferably in SQL, VBA, Power BI, and general programming affinity.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package including a discretionary bonus.
• Professional and international working environment.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced company where you will fulfill a key position.
• Unique opportunity to make a fundamental contribution to the growth of a young, successful, and socially relevant company.
• Strong focus on personal and professional development.
• Free lunch with the team.
• A fridge and cabinets full of snacks to fill you up throughout the day.
• Travel expenses covered (OV/Swap-bicycle plan, etc.).
• 25 vacation days.
• Social events & activities with a fun team, including 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:

1. Submit your application with your CV.
2. We will get to know you better through a pre-screening interview.
3. We will invite you for an interview with the hiring manager for this role.

Please note that sometimes there are slight changes to this process

We believe in the strength of our diverse team and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can grow together as a company, in teams, and as individuals. That's why we carefully consider all job applicants, fostering a culture that embraces everyone.