About the Company

Founded in 2018, OTC Flow is a premier trading and brokerage firm focused on sustainable energy markets. Our goal is to provide exceptional solutions for financial and environmental obligations to clients across Europe, the United States, and Asia. With a dedicated sales-trading team, we facilitate transactions globally and offer unmatched support.

The Role

As an Operations & Control Officer, you will be a key member of the Operations team, central to the company's trading activities. Your responsibilities will include ensuring seamless trading operations across our environmental commodities and energy markets. You will support the Sales Trading desk and Risk team with trade execution and decision-making, manage contract workflows with Legal, and ensure precise financial accounting with Finance. Additionally, you will contribute to optimizing our systems and procedures, working closely with our Development team to improve our proprietary trading infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Trade Management: Enter, maintain, and manage trade tickets and post-trade data across all active energy and environmental commodity markets.
• Trade Execution & Supply Chain Coordination: Oversee the end-to-end execution and control of physical commodity transactions, including logistics, inventory management, and contract administration.
• Trade Operations Support: Provide comprehensive support to the desk, managing trade confirmations, certificate and asset deliveries, registry transfers, settlement coordination, reconciliations, and payment support.
• Issue & Lifecycle Resolution: Collaborate proactively with counterparties and internal teams to manage outstanding trade lifecycle items and operational queries effectively.
• Risk & Reporting: Monitor daily trade flows, identify potential operational or delivery risks, and assist with management reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Legal, Risk, and Finance to ensure compliance, accurate trade booking, and efficient process execution.
• System Optimization: Partner with the Tech/Development team to continuously enhance trading tools, automated workflows, and operational integrations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in operations, trade support, or post-trade operations within a financial institution, energy company, or commodity trading firm.
• Experience or strong interest in energy markets, commodity trading flows, registry transfers, or post-trade operations is a significant advantage.
• Familiarity with commodity trade operations, particularly in biofuels, feedstocks, grains & oilseeds, and energy markets, is highly beneficial.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail, especially under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to interact with internal desks and external counterparties.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, VBA, Power BI, or programming skills is highly valued.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a dynamic trading environment.
• Fluency in German is a plus.

What We Offer

• A competitive remuneration package, including a discretionary bonus.
• A professional, international, and fast-paced working environment where your contributions directly influence operations.
• A unique opportunity to be part of a successful and socially relevant company driving the energy transition.
• Strong emphasis on personal and professional development.
• Complimentary lunch with the team daily, along with a fully stocked pantry of drinks and snacks.
• Coverage of travel expenses (OV card / Swapfiets scheme).
• 25 vacation days per year.
• Regular social events, team activities, and company trips.

Application Process

If this role aligns with your career aspirations, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your application and CV, followed by an introductory pre-screening call and an interview with the hiring team and stakeholders.

We value the strength of our diverse team and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive together as a company, in teams, and as individuals. We carefully consider all job applicants, promoting a culture that embraces diversity.