Trade Operations Analyst
3Degrees · San Francisco · $71,000–$82,000 (stated in the posting)
Every day, we work together for what matters – bold, swift, and equitable climate action.
ABOUT THE ROLE
At 3Degrees, we help organizations large and small take action toward a decarbonized, prosperous future. The Environmental Markets (EM), Trade Operations team oversees all commodity supplies coming in and out of 3Degrees, and manages all operations behind the market transactions. The Trade Operations Analyst is an integral team member who will focus primarily on the delivery and retirement of supply for our commercial clients and utility partnerships.
This is a full-time, exempt role reporting to our Trade Operations Manager, EM. We value camaraderie, team collaboration, and the benefits of in-person connection, while offering flexibility. For this role, we prefer candidates to join us in a voluntary, flexible hybrid work style in our San Francisco office.
For exceptional remote candidates, we strongly prefer those located in states where we are currently eligible to hire: CA, OR, NY, WA, ME, TX, CO, MI, FL, MA, MN, VA, DC, GA, UT, and IL. While we prioritize candidates in, or open to relocating to, these states, we may consider outstanding remote candidates from other US states. Please note that hiring in a new state would involve evaluating the implications of establishing a new hiring presence there. Additionally, 3Degrees does not provide relocation assistance for this position.
Please Note: 3Degrees does not provide sponsorship or work authorization assistance; therefore, pre-existing right-to-work status is a prerequisite to be considered for this position.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
You’ll be part of the solution to drive positive environmental impact through meticulous accuracy and high attention to detail in the delivery and supply of our environmental commodity business activity. You’ll play a key role in streamlining our operational workflows, bringing a fresh set of eyes to automate processes and help our team scale. Your contributions will empower our team to achieve greater efficiency and maintain high-quality outputs even during periods of heavy volume. Responsibilities include the following:
- Accurately execute deliveries and supply retirements for key counterparties, commercial clients, and utility partnerships while maintaining a calm, focused approach under high-volume pressure
- Manage project and delivery information within internal databases (Artemis) and third-party tracking registries
- Act as a primary point of contact for counterparties regarding trading and contractual obligations, ensuring clear, highly professional written communication
- Drive process innovation by collaborating with teammates, product managers, and engineering teams to build new operational tools and automate manual workflows
- Demonstrate system agility by actively managing current database platforms and playing a key role in the transition to our new Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) platform
- Support internal clients and external commercial counterparties (such as tech and corporate clients) with transactional and delivery details
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Accounting, Contracts, and Trading teams to ensure seamless workflow execution
- Proactively compare datasets to troubleshoot discrepancies, isolate errors, and ensure total data integrity
- Explore and implement innovative tooling—including agentic AI workflows—to improve team efficiency and eliminate operational friction
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
ABOUT YOU
You are a dynamic, exceptionally detail-oriented individual who thrives when working with a fast-paced, high-volume team. You have a passion for renewable energy and want to be surrounded by experts in the field. Successfully recording, managing, and automating large amounts of complicated information gives you a feeling of satisfaction. Your aptitude for high-functioning business operations is complemented by your professional communication skills and a knack for remaining unfazed under pressure. We believe the following skills and previous experience will give you the best opportunity for success in this role:
- Operational Mindset: 2–3 years of experience in business operations, workflow execution, or process-oriented roles. (Note: Prior commodities trading floor experience is not required; diverse operational backgrounds are highly encouraged)
- Uncompromising Attention to Detail: Proven ability to hold yourself to a high standard using checklists, formulas, double-checks, or technical tools to prevent errors in high-stakes workflows
- Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to evaluate a problem, navigate incomplete information, and develop solutions independently without waiting for step-by-step instructions
- Data Reconciliations & Troubleshooting: Proven experience comparing and reconciling two or more distinct data sets to identify discrepancies and resolve errors
- Process Improvement & Innovation: A track record of challenging the status quo, optimizing manual tasks, and looking for creative solutions to help a team scale
- Modern Tool & Spreadsheet Proficiency: Advanced Google Sheets/Excel skills (VLOOKUPs/Index Match, formulas, data manipulation). Familiarity with JIRA or similar ticketing systems is a plus
- Practical AI Application: Experience using AI tools or agents as a sounding board, editor, or automation mechanism to innovate processes and double-check work
- Coachability & Vulnerability: Comfort showing vulnerability regarding errors, taking accountability, and actively learning from feedback in a fast-moving setting
- Professional Communication: Excellent written communication skills, capable of representing 3Degrees professionally with high-profile corporate clients
- Nice-to-Haves: Basic SQL familiarity, experience working alongside software developers or product managers to scope out tools, or familiarity with Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs)
HOW WE DEFINE SUCCESS
In this role, you will work alongside the other members of the trade operations team and the larger Environmental Markets team to achieve the group goal of remaining a fast, efficient, accurate, risk-reduced, and responsive operations team. Success factors specific to this role include:
Within 30 days,
- Develop practical working knowledge of key tools including Artemis, JIRA ticketing, and commodity registries.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of retail and wholesale delivery processes, accurately managing transactional info in internal systems.
- Establish relationships across the Environmental Markets team and key internal partners
Within 90 days,
- Operate with ~60% independence across daily delivery tasks and database management
- Demonstrate system agility by managing current processes in Artemis while onboarding onto our new ETRM platform
- Engage cross-functionally with Trading, Accounting, Contracts, and Sales to resolve workflow inquiries or data discrepancies
Within 180 days,
- Reach ~90% independence across core operational workflows.
- Propose and implement at least one concrete process improvement or automation project (or risk-reduction safety net) based on fresh operational insights.
- Maintain high data accuracy, clear counterpart communication, and confident troubleshooting skills under tight timelines
Within 1 year,
- Serve as a primary subject matter expert for utility partnerships and commercial deliveries
- Partner with technology and product teams to trial new features, optimize software workflows, and explore agentic AI solutions
- Continuously refine daily processes to eliminate manual effort and scale team productivity
Benefits
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
- Compensation: The minimum and maximum salary for this position is $71,000-$82,000 in the US. The level of pay within the range will depend on a variety of job-related factors that may include location, role requirements, relevant prior experience and/or education, or particular skills and expertise
- Benefits: this position is eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible paid time off, and more. Additional information regarding
the benefits available for this position can be found by clicking here - Supplemental Pay: this position may be eligible for discretionary bonus programs including the company’s profit-sharing program and an annual performance bonus based on personal, department, and company goals
This compensation and benefits information is based on 3Degrees’ good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND EQUITY
3Degrees is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where different perspectives contribute to better solutions. 3Degrees welcomes people regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.
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