CARBON ANALYST - Dubai, UAE

Energy Vault; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative energy trading firm in Dubai seeks a Carbon Market Analyst to manage European emissions trading models and provide strategic insights. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of experience in carbon market analysis, and strong analytical skills in Excel, Python, and SQL. The role offers a competitive salary, autonomy in project development, and participation in equity programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Equity participation

Travel support for conferences

Autonomy in project development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in carbon market analysis or related energy sector role.
• Strong Excel modelling skills and intermediate proficiency in Python and SQL.
• In-depth knowledge of EU ETS mechanics.
• A track record of clear, actionable insights from quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Shape carbon strategy by owning and refining EU ETS and UK ETS models.
• Track policy changes and market drivers for insights and forecasts.
• Build data pipelines and dashboards for real-time market intelligence.
• Turn analysis into actionable trade ideas for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate across teams to embed carbon insights.

Skills

Carbon market analysis

Excel modelling

Python proficiency

SQL for data analysis

Attention to detail

Results-driven mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, Engineering, or Environmental Science

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time & Permanent

Location: Dubai, UAE (Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance provided)

Salary:Competitive, DOE + performance-based bonus - 0% tax environment + Equity participation.

Reports to: Head of Cross Commodity Trading

About Cobblestone Energy

Cobblestone Energy is an energy trading company specializing in the European Gas and Power markets. Established in 2017, we are shaping the future of global commodity trading with a focus on deep analytics. Our success is driven by our people, whom we back with real responsibility from the start. At Cobblestone Energy, excellence is valued and extraordinary talent from around the world is welcomed. Our flat organizational structure encourages a culture of innovation, granting team members autonomy and ownership of their work.

Cobblestone Values

• Lifelong learning with continuous reflection
• Independent thinking through a meritocracy of ideas
• The team is more important than the individual.
• Relentless pursuit of excellence
• Hiring and keeping only the most effective people
• Others must benefit from our existence.
• Hardworking

Role Summary

You will take full ownership of Cobblestone’s European emissions trading models, spanning EU ETS and UK ETS, transforming complex market data into clear. Your work will guide our participation in the carbon markets and drive commercial value across the wider trading franchise by providing deep insights into supply and demand balances, policy developments, and cross commodity dynamics.

What We Offer

• Full‑time role on a high‑impact Commercial team with committed, talented colleagues
• Highly competitive compensation and equity participation, aligned with your contributions
• Travel support for industry conferences and networking
• True autonomy: build projects from the ground up and make independent decisions

Key Responsibilities

• Shape carbon strategy by owning and refining EU ETS and UK ETS supply and demand models.
• Track policy changes and market drivers to deliver powerful insights and forecasts.
• Build data pipelines and dashboards to provide the desk with real time carbon market intelligence.
• Turn complex analysis into actionable trade ideas and present them to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate across power, gas, and trading teams to embed carbon insights into broader strategies.

Requirements

Must‑Have

• At least 2 years of experience in carbon market analysis or a related energy sector role such as emissions trading, energy consultancy, or commodity analytics within a trading house, utility, or research firm.
• A bachelor’s degree in economics, Finance, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field. Strong Excel modelling skills and intermediate proficiency in Python and SQL for data analysis and automation.
• In-depth knowledge of EU ETS mechanics, including cap and trade structures, auction processes, and compliance cycles, with a clear grasp of the current policy landscape and market structure.
• A track record of turning complex quantitative analysis into clear, actionable insights for decision makers. Sharp attention to detail, a results-driven mindset, and the resilience to excel in a fast-paced trading environment.

Desirable

• Hands-on experience building dashboards and reports in Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with other emissions trading schemes such as UK ETS or international programmes and understanding of how power and gas markets interact with carbon pricing dynamics.
• Exposure to advanced scripting or data automation using Python libraries, APIs, or building analytical tools to boost efficiency and depth of analysis.