Policy Researcher - STX Group

In joining STX Group, you become part of a diverse and dedicated team of 500+ professionals from 60+ nationalities at the forefront of the transition to a sustainable world. From our offices around the world, we offer services from comprehensive trading and investment in environmental commodities to tailored decarbonization strategies. Embark on a purpose-driven career with us and make a tangible difference in accelerating green growth. We’re looking for a Policy Researcher in the Trading Analysis team of Renewable Gas to join our business and the extremely dynamic market we operate in, and to embark on a journey with us towards a better tomorrow. 

TEAM & ROLE
STX is a market-leading renewable energy trading house and a major, independent trader of biomethane. This role is to join an established Trading Analysis team, working closely with Trading, Sales Trading, Origination and Portfolio Management for the European biomethane team.

Policy is a major driver of environmental markets and having a detailed understanding of the policy landscape provides a crucial trading edge. We incorporate policy insights directly into our supply/demand models, pricing calculations, and directional views to form hard-to-replicate trading strategies. This commercially exposed role will take ownership of the biomethane policy research within the Trading Analysis team and become the leading internal expert in national biomethane regulations of European countries, uncovering ‘regulatory arbitrages’ and taking a view on the outcome of upcoming policy events. The day-to-day will focus on reading and interpreting national level legislation and following the discussions/drafts for new legislation that would impact the market, translating these learnings into tradeable insights.

Growing the global green economy. Ready to make it your mission?

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of national-level policy research for European biomethane, becoming STX’s leading expert in this area.
Collaborate with Biomethane Trading Analysis team to convert findings into clear tradeable insights and strategies.
Collaborate with wider STX research teams to share views that affect multiple commodities.
Where relevant, leverage research to form trading strategies with cross-commodity exposure.
Develop expertise in trading, to improve trading advise and provide more specific trade proposals.

What does a rewarding career mean to you?

Key Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in energy policy research, preferably in renewable gases or biofuels markets.
A demonstrable interest in trading.
Naturally collaborative and great communicator.
Ability to convert qualitative information into quantitative outputs.
Confident to take a view with incomplete data, highlighting assumptions and risks clearly.

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Compensation and benefits

Assistance with relocation to the respective office location

Competitive remuneration package

Pension scheme contributions

Sport and training opportunities

Strong focus on personal and professional development

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!