Jr Renewable Fuels Trader

Are you our next creator of change?

Do you want to be part of creating solutions for mitigating climate change? At Neste, you will be working for the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel. Together we will accelerate transformation for a more sustainable future.

We are looking for you,

Jr Renewable Fuels Trader

We are looking for a highly motivated, analytically sharp, and commercially-driven individual for the role of Junior Trader to join our team EMEA Renewable Fuels Trading team based in Geneva, Switzerland. 

Your part in Neste’s journey

Reporting to the Head of EMEA Renewable Fuels Trading, you will be joining our growing and exciting business in the Renewable Products sector. You will be part of a highly driven Renewable Fuels Trading team responsible for sales of renewable diesel and aviation fuel from Neste´s own production alongside with expanding 3rd party trading capabilities to drive value creation and EBIT improvement within Neste. 

Your role is designed to support the trading desk and will focus on developing trading skills through specialized market intelligence, price analysis and price risk management activities.

You will be responsible for:

1. Price risk management and hedging: Execution of hedges and contribution to hedging strategies.

2. Physical Trading: Negotiate physical renewable fuels contracts with selected counterparties and create new business opportunities.

3. Market & Price Analysis: Contributing to EMEA Renewable Fuels trading strategy by maintaining and developing rigorous price analysis and market intelligence.

4. Analytical Tools & Data: Maintaining, developing, and analysing key trading databases, and creating robust analytical tools that provide a competitive advantage for the trading desk.

5. Cross-Functional Support: Serving as the key analytical link between different internal stakeholders 

 The experience and competencies to succeed in the role

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (e.g.  finance, business, engineering) 

• Strong understanding of the biofuels industry and its drivers. Previous physical biofuels trading experience is a plus

• Solid understanding and experience of hedging and other risk management techniques. Previous derivatives trading experience is valued

• Good negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills to drive negotiations and trading opportunities forward externally and internally.

• Advanced Excel skills and robust analytical skills mandatory

• Experience in models development, programming (e.g. VBA, JAVA, Python) and maintenance of database

• Proactive, innovative attitude, ability to solve problems and drive clarity in a fast paced environment is needed

• Good organizational skills and strong attention to detail, focus on accuracy of information

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, any other language is a plus

• Swiss Citizenship, Swiss valid working permit or EU Citizenship.

Let’s get you started

We look forward to receiving your CV and application by 16th of December, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding the process or the position, please get in touch with Paula Salmela, Head of EMEA Renewable Fuels Trading,  by email paula.salmela@neste.com

Due to security and confidentiality, please submit your application through our recruitment system. Applications sent via email will not be considered.

We will do our best to contact you within 2 weeks after the application time has ended. The recruitment process will include interviews and a possible aptitude assessment. A possible security clearance is obtained with your consent.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) creates solutions for mitigating climate change and accelerating a shift to a circular economy. The company is the world’s leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel, enabling its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste refines waste, residues and other renewable raw materials to high-quality renewable fuels at its refineries located on three continents. The company’s annual renewable fuels production capacity will be increased to 6.8 million tons in 2027.

Neste has high standards for sustainability and the company has consistently been recognized by several leading sustainability indices. In 2024, Neste's revenue stood at EUR 20.6 billion. Read more: neste.com