Sustainability Manager (Biofuels) - Geneva, Switzerland

JOB PURPOSE

Sustainability Manager is responsible for ensuring that the biofuel desk is compliant with its sustainability obligations. This role involves managing the Mass Balance, performing validation checks on sustainability documents, planning stock movements, and liaising with Operations to ensure vessel movements are tracked. Jobholder will also manage relationships with external counterparties, monitor sustainability positions, and deliver reporting of forward positions.

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

External Authorities, Consultants, Clients

Internal: Trading, Legal, Digital, Finance

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the biofuel desk adheres to all sustainability obligations

Keep the biofuels team informed about updates and changes in regulations, such as the European Red Directive, ISCC, or other relevant national laws

Implement legislative changes in the management of mass balances

Verify the sustainability characteristics of incoming and outgoing products, including supplier certification, delivery notes, inspection reports, mass balance data entry, and GHG emissions checks

Validate incoming and outgoing sustainability documents to ensure compliance with relevant schemes

Ensure timely delivery of certificates and sustainability statements to the relevant authorities

Ensure timely delivery of sustainability documentation for all executed trades

Verify that all received certificates meet ISCC standards and contractual terms

Coordinate stock moves with Operations to maintain balanced Mass Balance at quarter-end

Manage the Mass Balance spreadsheet and ensure full verification for each quarter close

Ensure the team’s management of mass balances complies with ISCC rules and verify that quarterly closings are accurate

Ensure that certificate allocations and optimizations in mass balances comply with the specific regulations of each receiving country

Maintain communication with Operations to track and understand vessel movements

Create and share stock move schemes and large vessel movements

Monitor sustainability positions and provide forward position reports and delivery note tracking to the wider desk

Collaborate with the IT team to develop internal tools for the sustainability department, ensuring data entry traceability, optimizing mass balances

Address queries from Operations and follow up on additional information as needed

Manage relationships with external counterparties, ensuring timely delivery of sustainability documents and monitoring company certifications

Enhance communication efficiency within the desk and with external consultants

Collaborate with external consultants to ensure timely and accurate completion of audits and provide necessary information and reports

Support external consultants in obtaining required documentation

Conduct and document monthly internal audits to ensure compliance with RED legislation and ISCC rules

Coordinate the annual ISCC certification audits

Organize and conduct internal sustainability training sessions for new team members

Carry out any other reasonable and lawful request directed by the Management

Maintain and ensure confidentiality at all times

Represent the company in a positive and professional manner

Adhere to the company’s rules, regulations, procedures and policies at all times

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, BEHAVIOURS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree Applied Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering or relevant field

Professional Certification is an advantage

Experience

5 years in sustainability management, preferably in biofuel

2 years in managing sustainability documentation & certification and external audits in relevant field

Knowledge

Comprehensive in sustainability regulations & ISCC Scheme

Advanced in data management & reporting

Practical in auditing

Advanced in Mass Balance System

Abilities

Proactive planning & organizing

Analytical

Attention to details

Customer focus

Negotiation

Teamwork

Communication (oral and written)

Collaboration

Work under pressure

Manage multiple priorities

Problem solving

WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Effort: Minimal

Work Environment: Office

Working schedule: As per the company’s policy

DISCLAIMER

The purpose, duties, responsibilities, accountabilities, experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, abilities, requirements and conditions set out in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this job and are not exhaustive of the tasks the employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and requires employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations or work environment change. #J-18808-Ljbffr