Carbon Trader

Charles Levick Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trading firm in the UK is looking for an experienced professional to manage a trading portfolio and develop trading strategies within the environmental markets. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in carbon markets, a strong analytical background, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, a strong bonus package, health care, and a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Strong bonus package

Health Care

Relocation budget

Personal learning & development budget

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience trading carbon markets or related environmental products.
• Proven track record of profitable active proprietary trading.
• Strong understanding of EU and UK carbon fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own trading portfolio and run proprietary trading strategies.
• Work closely with analysts to generate successful trading strategies.
• Contribute to the development of forecasting models and trading tools.

Skills

Trading experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar

Job description

Your role & responsibilities

• Manage your own trading portfolio and run proprietary trading strategies across UK and European Carbon markets (EU ETS, UK ETS, Guarantees of Origin, voluntary credits)
• Work closely with analysts to generate successful trading strategies and market insights
• Contribute to the development of forecasting models and trading tools
• Maintain strong relationships with colleagues across risk management, operations and analytics
• Actively identify new opportunities within the UK and European environmental markets

Must Have

• At least 5 years of experience trading carbon markets or related environmental products, with exposure to EU ETS and UK ETS
• A proven track record of at least 5 years of profitable active proprietary trading
• Strong understanding of EU and UK carbon fundamentals, policy developments, compliance cycles, auction dynamics and industrial demand drivers
• Experience gained within international trading houses, banks, utilities or commodity firms with a focus on fundamentals and policy-driven trading activities
• Strong numerical, analytical and economic background (degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering or similar)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-moving environment

Benefits & Package

• Highly competitive salary
• Strong bonus package
• Health Care
• Relocation budget
• A personal learning & development budget
• Hybrid role

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in one of Europe’s most innovative trading firms, I'd love to hear from you.

Thanks,

Ashdon