Context & Environment
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Contract: Fixed-term contract (CDD) – Maternity cover
Expected duration: 15 November 2026 – 15 June 2027
Join our renewable gas trading activities in Geneva!
As renewable gas markets continue to develop, ensuring the traceability, certification and reliable execution of biomethane transactions is increasingly important.
We are looking for a Sustainability Analyst – Biomethane to join our Gas & Power Back Office team in Geneva on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
In this role, you will contribute to the operational management of biogas and biomethane transactions, ensuring accurate execution, sustainability certification and regulatory compliance.
Working closely with Trading, Origination, Operations and other internal stakeholders, you will play an important role in supporting our renewable gas activities.
TotalEnergies Gas & Power (TGP) is the trading arm of TotalEnergies in the field of low-carbon energies. With more than 550 employees, TGP operates in Switzerland, the United States, Singapore, France, Germany and Spain. It evolves in fast-changing market dynamics influenced by internal and external factors that require constant adaptation. TGP is responsible for optimizing the purchase and sales portfolios of gas, electricity, CO₂ emissions, dry bulk and LNG across global markets, in compliance with the Company’s trading guidelines.
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Activities
As a Sustainability Analyst – Biomethane, you will be responsible for the operational management and regulatory compliance of biogas and biomethane transactions, with a particular focus on sustainability certification, Guarantees of Origin and structured contracts.
Your main responsibilities will include:
Sustainability Certification & Regulatory Compliance
- Establish, maintain and validate sustainability mass balances across relevant certification schemes and operational perimeters.
- Manage incoming and outgoing biomethane volumes, ensuring accurate traceability and compliance with RED II, ISCC and applicable contractual requirements.
- Coordinate the receipt, verification and issuance of Proofs of Sustainability (PoS) and Guarantees of Origin (GoO).
- Monitor sustainability documentation and resolve discrepancies with counterparties and internal stakeholders.
- Plan and coordinate certification audits, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory standards.
- Manage sustainability-related data and registry processes, including the Union Database (UDB) as applicable.
Contract Administration & Operational Execution
- Oversee the operational execution of biogas and biomethane contracts, monitoring volumes, deliveries, quality specifications, payments and contractual deadlines.
- Support the onboarding of counterparties in coordination with Trading, Origination and relevant internal teams.
- Prepare draft contracts based on approved templates and agreed commercial terms.
- Monitor deliveries and ensure consistency between trading systems, sustainability certificates and registry information.
- Act as a key operational contact for sustainability documentation and Guarantees of Origin.
- Manage trade confirmations and invoicing activities within the Structured Power Back Office.
Process Improvement & Cross-functional Coordination
- Work closely with Trading, Middle Office, Finance, Legal, Operations and external counterparties to ensure reliable transaction execution.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of digital tools supporting sustainability certification and contract management.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve data quality and increase operational efficiency.
- Support the continuous development of operational processes as renewable gas markets evolve.
We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population and we are committed to the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation. We are fully embracing the digital revolution.
Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success.
Reinforcing the competencies of our people is a key pillar of our culture: we train our people to ensure their development and we pledge to encourage safety in all our actions.
We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding industry that requests to be always on the edge, we cultivate a friendly workplace where our people feel good, where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.
Candidate Profile
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or a related field.
- Significant experience in Back Office or Operations within energy trading.
- Previous exposure to biogas, biomethane markets and/or Guarantees of Origin is strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of operational processes, including settlements, invoicing, reconciliations and contractual execution.
- Knowledge of sustainability certification schemes, registries and regulatory requirements applicable to renewable gas.
- Familiarity with structured energy contracts, including Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and long-term agreements.
- Experience working with Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) systems.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong data management capabilities.
Beyond your technical expertise, you will thrive in this role if you:
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills, rigor and excellent attention to detail.
- Are comfortable managing complex topics and multiple priorities.
- Work autonomously and take ownership of your responsibilities.
- Have a proactive, solution-oriented approach to challenges.
- Communicate effectively and build strong working relationships across teams.
- Enjoy working in a dynamic, international and evolving environment.
Domain: Sales & Marketing
Type of contract: Fixed term position
Experience: Less than 3 years
Employer company: TotalEnergies Gas & Power Ltd