We are seeking an experienced Senior Carbon Trader to significantly expand our carbon trading franchise within a dynamic, cross-commodities merchant trading firm. The ideal candidate will possess a formidable combination of a proven trading track record in both voluntary and compliance carbon markets, coupled with exceptional capabilities in the origination and structuring of offtakes, forwards, and bespoke client solutions.
Location: Singapore
Key Responsibilities
Trading & Risk Management
- Lead and expand a comprehensive carbon trading book, encompassing both proprietary and flow trading activities.
- Develop and execute sophisticated trading strategies across Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCM) and major compliance schemes (e.g., EU ETS, CORSIA, and national/regional schemes).
- Proactively manage market risk exposure, ensuring adherence to established Value-at-Risk (VaR) and capital limits.
Origination & Structuring
- Source, structure, and execute complex offtakes, forwards, and tailored solutions with project developers, corporations, and financial institutions.
- Establish and cultivate long-term supply partnerships across Nature-Based Solutions, Technology-Based projects, and Industrial carbon abatement initiatives.
- Collaborate with clients to deliver comprehensive carbon-neutral solutions and advanced carbon hedging strategies.
- Build and maintain robust relationships with key stakeholders, including project developers, airlines, utilities, industrials, and institutional investors.
- Represent the firm at industry conferences, working groups, and in regulatory consultation processes.
Key Requirements
- Experience: 710+ years of progressive experience in commodities trading, with a mandatory focus of at least 35 years specifically within carbon markets.
- Performance: A demonstrable and strong P&L track record derived from active trading in voluntary and/or compliance markets.
- Origination Proficiency: Hands-on experience successfully closing structured deals, not merely pricing them.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of major registries and standards (e.g., Verra, Gold Standard) and core compliance schemes (e.g., EU ETS, CORSIA).
- Commercial Acumen: Possesses a keen commercial edge, characterized by strong negotiation skills, established relationships, and high credibility with counterparties.
- Market Agility: Proven ability to navigate fast-moving markets effectively and make decisive risk/reward judgments.
Why Join Us
- Platform Scaling: A unique opportunity to lead and scale a critical carbon platform, supported by significant capital backing.
- Entrepreneurial Environment: Join an entrepreneurial desk, benefiting from robust support functions in risk management, operations, and other cross-functional areas.
- Corporate Structure: Enjoy the benefits of a flat corporate structure that encourages direct impact and rapid decision-making.
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