Corporate Sales Trader – Portugal
Position based in Madrid, Spain. A front‐office role on the Carbon Trading Desk focused on the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). The role builds strong client relationships with Portuguese corporates and executes trades on EU Allowances (EUAs) while providing tailored trading and risk‐management solutions.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain trust‐based relationships with corporate clients in Portugal.
Understand client compliance needs and provide tailored trading solutions.
Execute trades in EUAs and related instruments in line with client objectives.
Monitor market developments and share timely insights to support client decision‐making.
Offer guidance on risk‐management strategies, including hedging options.
Represent Vertis at industry events, webinars, conferences, and client meetings.
Become a subject matter expert in carbon markets and EU ETS.
Maintain and grow Vertis's position as a leading player in emissions offsetting in Portugal.
Advising clients on market opportunities and compliance strategies.
Build strategic partnerships across the industry.
Convert leads into long‐term clients and successful transactions.
Provide market intelligence to support trading and risk strategies.
Represent Vertis's brand across various channels and platforms.
Qualifications
3+ years of proven sales experience, ideally in sales trading, finance, commodities, or environmental markets.
Strong commercial mindset, entrepreneurial drive and focus on delivering value to clients.
Excellent communication skills in Portuguese (native), English (professional), and Spanish (professional).
Ability to analyze market data and translate it into practical advice.
Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (required by regulation).
Benefits
A front‐office role in a fast‐growing and dynamic market.
Competitive base salary + performance‐based bonus.
Long‐term career prospects in an evolving financial sector.
International, collaborative, and purpose‐driven work environment.
Office first and flexible working model.
Team‐building events, company trips, and regular activities.
The satisfaction of contributing to a greener future.
Vertis provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We value a diverse workplace and encourage individuals from all groups and backgrounds to apply. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. Should you have concerns about the objectivity or transparency of your application process, we invite you to report it to ethics@vertis.com.
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Seniority level: Associate
Employment type: Full‐time
Job function: Sales, Business Development, and Customer Service
Industries: Environmental Services and Financial Services
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