Company Description

We are the world’s largest independent energy and commodity trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly.

From 40+ offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed $2bn+ to sustainable projects, and are developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.

Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 60 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force.

Our Geneva office is located very centrally, 5 minutes from the main train station and 1 minute from the lake.

The office has a rooftop lunch area, with views over the lake and the Alps. We organize regular activities to enable our people to meet colleagues from other teams in an informal setting, and to celebrate special achievements.

Job summary

As Sustainability Specialist your primary responsibility will be split between advising commercial teams about sustainability requirements when trading sustainable products and maintaining our management systems to ensure compliance with our legal requirements as well as compliance with voluntary schemes. A continuous focus on further improvement and optimization of existing sustainability processes and tools is part of the responsibility of each team member. You will work in close collaboration with the sustainability team as well as with the various commercial teams dealing with sustainable products. The job has an international scope and requires travelling (30 – 40%).

Job Description

• Advise (proactive and on demand) the various internal stakeholders on sustainability implications in relation to our trades and our asset related activities
• Stay on top of legislative changes in the relevant jurisdictions and when required proactively propose within the sustainability team what Vitol should do to anticipate these changes. This includes changes in relation to voluntary schemes and national ticket systems
• Execute the PoS process from receipt until issuance. This includes checking accuracy of PoS, updating our management systems, registering PoSs in the UDB and sending PoSs to our customers
• Manage national ticket schemes such a THG, RTFC and HBE by creating and executing the transfer of tickets
• Maintain and review our mass-balances
• Coordinate, prepare and play an active role in (re-)certification audits
• Participate in providing bespoke sustainability training to internal stakeholders
• Support development of system and process improvements
• Participate in external stakeholder meetings regarding legislative and certification requirements on the sustainability of the products we trade
• Support the Sustainability Manager in formalising internal procedures and policies in relation to product sustainability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or accounting
• Minimal 5 years of relevant experience in sustainability (for example RED I, II, III and ISCC or similar voluntary schemes)
• Inhouse experience in commodity trading
• Experience in the aviation, marine and chemical sectors is an advantage
• Demonstrable experience with data analytics and process optimization
• Strong administrative skills
• Project management experience is a plus
• Experience with ERP and other software
• Good Excel and numerical skills

Personal characteristics

• Strong communicator with a clear and concise communication style
• Energetic, resilient, and resourceful
• Stress resistant, able to work effectively under pressure
• Highly creative with a strong drive and ability for problem solving
• Excellent attention to detail
• Capable of working effectively across organizational and cultural boundaries
• Team player
• Commercial awareness
• Flexible to travel internationally
• You thrive in a rapidly-changing environment

Additional Information

What we offer

• A role at the centre of the energy transition in an innovative fast paced work environment
• Access to working with innovative technology and tools that empower you to be creative and excel in your role
• The chance to work in a dynamic, international environment with colleagues from around the world and with offices in Singapore, London, Houston, Rotterdam, amongst other destinations and the possibility to travel there when required
• A flat and meritocratic organization
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that drive Vitol’s ability to maximize benefits from the energy transition forward
• An excellent working atmosphere
• A competitive compensation and benefits package