Carbon Market Analyst

Overview:

ClearBlue Markets is seeking a talented and driven Carbon Analyst to join our Market Intelligence team in Toronto, specializing in the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM). Our ideal candidate will have working knowledge of the VCM, encompassing a comprehensive understanding of policy development, market trends, specific project types such as Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) and Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR), and regional market dynamics. The role involves translating this expertise into actionable insights and accurate forecasts, ensuring that ClearBlue's clients and internal teams are well-informed and strategically positioned.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Formulate and communicate expert insights on policy changes, supply-demand dynamics, and price movements within the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM). Provide in-depth analysis of corporate demand trends, VCM policy, and integrity standards, including international markets and regulations (e.g., Article 6, CORSIA), integrity and net zero guidance (e.g., SBTi, ICVCM, VCMI).
2. Own & produce high-quality reports and data visualizations, including weekly newsletters, quarterly supply and demand reports, live updates, and special topic reports. Ensure the accuracy and clarity of all written materials.
3. Manage complex datasets, including maintaining a comprehensive corporate climate commitment tracker. Utilize tools such as Excel for advanced quantitative modeling and analysis.
4. Develop and maintain long-term supply, demand, and price forecasts for the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), leveraging advanced quantitative methods and market intelligence to predict future market dynamics accurately.
5. Conduct thorough research on mechanisms such as Article 6 and international carbon pricing and VCMs. Stay up-to-date with relevant frameworks like the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) and Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi).

Qualifications:

1. Masters Degree or equivalent in sustainability, environmental management, economics or a related field.
2. Working knowledge of Voluntary Carbon Markets. Knowledge of other compliance markets are an asset.
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Python & PowerBi/Tableau are an asset.
4. The ability to explain difficult concepts in simple terms to peers, teams and external stakeholders.
5. Strong interpersonal and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with key market stakeholders and all levels internally and externally.
7. An affinity for carbon markets and reducing air emissions and environmental impact.
8. Positive and highly motivated attitude with a strong sense of ownership of work.

About ClearBlue:

ClearBlue Markets exists to catalyze positive environmental change through carbon markets and offset products. Through its team of pioneering carbon market experts and young, diverse talent, in combination with a strong technology backbone, ClearBlue provides environmental value for a variety of clients including manufacturing companies, financial institutions and energy utilities among others. The passionate and inclusive team at ClearBlue has unmatched practical experience in all aspects of carbon pricing markets ranging from policy through to compliance management, trading and offset development in North America, Europe and China. ClearBlue Markets has won critical accolades from Environment Finance Magazine as the best Carbon Markets Advisory in numerous markets over a number of years.

You will be “in” on the early stages of an exciting and high-profile industry working for a company that is growing by leaps and bounds. You will be able to take pride in creating and maintaining high quality customer-oriented technology solutions. You will work in an environment with high-integrity and proficient colleagues while striking the right balance between working hard and having fun. You will have a place to work that appreciates your technical proficiency, promotes a can-do attitude and a transparent approach to communicating about your work. ClearBlue is an employer who provides you space to be inquisitive and innovative and appreciates ideas towards the betterment of the company and the planet.