Director Client Portal & Exchange

Director Client Portal & Exchange

AFS Energy

Amsterdam, Netherlands

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to act as the project owner for the commercialization and technical expansion of both the Client Portal and more specific the Exchange. You will be responsible for the further development, commercial rollout and full functionality of both. As Director you will be part of the AFS Energy management team and report directly to the CEO. This role is not merely management: it’s a hands-on, entrepreneurial leadership position requiring deep financial market expertise and experience with project management.

Key responsibilities

• Defining and executing the strategy to acquire new clients on the portal and increase the client session use and turnover;
• Analyzing, defining, and mitigating risks inherent to operating an exchange. This requires a robust understanding of Collateral, Margin, and Settlement processes;
• Together with marketing, expanding branding efforts and search engine/online marketing;
• Create and protect content on the portal;
• Lending and managing all the different team members (marketing, developers, commercial);
• Liaison officer between the team and other departments, the CEO and shareholders;
• Represent AFS Energy at sectional events, speaking engagements, and key stakeholder engagements;
• Developing and executing the strategy for the portal in line with the AFS Energy strategy to achieve short and long-term targets.

Job requirements

• At least 3+ years of relevant experience within a digital trading environment;
• Clear commercial experience;
• Deep understanding of how exchanges work;
• Preferable (but not necessary) experience in the renewable energy sector;
• Fluently English;
• Onsite available at the office;
• Driven, responsible, entrepreneurial, enthusiastic, communicative, and socially skilled;
• A strategic mindset and sharp decision-making abilities;
• A true leader who can inspire multidisciplinary teams and knows how to manage a start up.