Senior Carbon Trader (Singapore)

jobtraffic is seeking a Senior Carbon Trader in Singapore to expand its carbon trading franchise. The role involves managing a carbon trading book, developing trading strategies, and structuring complex deals. Candidates should have over 10 years of commodities trading experience, including at least 5 years in carbon markets, along with a strong P&L track record. The position offers an entrepreneurial environment with significant capital support.
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: Must have 10+ years of progressive experience in commodities trading, with a mandatory focus of at least 5 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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