Biofuels Trader – Supply & Wholesale

Biofuels Trader – Supply & Wholesale

Location: Hamburg, Germany

Working arrangement: Hybrid — three days in the office and two days remote (Relocation assistance available - Role is for a German speaker)

Tusk Talent is supporting an established energy and mobility business in its search for a Biofuels Trader to join its Hamburg headquarters.

This is an opportunity to combine trading expertise, commercial judgement and market knowledge to develop sourcing and sales opportunities across biofuels, renewable fuels and emissions-related products.

You will negotiate transactions, optimise supply and wholesale positions, and contribute directly to margin growth, supply security and portfolio performance within established risk and governance frameworks.

Your responsibilities

• Source, market and manage commercial positions in biofuels, including HVO, FAME/UCOME and bioethanol, alongside German greenhouse gas reduction quotas and emissions allowances.
• Identify and execute opportunities across supply, wholesale, renewables and spot markets.
• Analyse market movements, pricing, spreads and regulatory developments to inform commercial decisions.
• Negotiate supply and sales agreements with suppliers, customers and other market participants.
• Develop existing relationships and establish new commercial partnerships.
• Manage positions within approved risk limits, governance requirements and authorisation frameworks.
• Maintain accurate, transparent and audit-ready transaction documentation.
• Work closely with Logistics, Middle Office, Compliance and Finance to ensure successful deal execution.
• Contribute to improvements in commercial processes, models and new business opportunities.

Your background

• Several years of experience trading, buying or selling biofuels, greenhouse gas reduction quotas or emissions allowances within a fuels, commodities or trading environment.
• A strong understanding of spot and forward markets, pricing mechanisms, spreads and supply chains.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks, such as THG/GHG, RED, BEHG and ETS II, or comparable compliance systems.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers, customers and commercial counterparties.
• Sound commercial judgement and the ability to turn market intelligence into profitable opportunities.
• A structured approach to documentation, risk management and internal controls.
• The ability to work independently while coordinating effectively across teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience with sustainability documentation and systems such as ISCC or Nabisy would be advantageous.

What the opportunity offers

• A commercial role with direct influence on business performance and supply security.
• Autonomy and scope to help shape the development of renewable fuels activities.
• An attractive remuneration package reflecting the responsibilities of the position.
• Hybrid working, with up to two remote days per week.
• A modern office in central Hamburg and close collaboration with experienced colleagues.
• Professional development, further training and individual career planning.
• Benefits including a company pension scheme, wellbeing support, sports activities and family services.