Carbon Trader

Redstone Search Group; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced carbon trader for an international energy trading house in London. The role involves executing trades in EU ETS allowances and managing market risks while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have 3–7 years of trading experience and a strong grasp of carbon regulations. Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing trading strategies in a competitive market.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience trading EU ETS or other carbon/emissions products.
• Strong understanding of European energy and carbon regulation, particularly the EU ETS framework.
• Proven P&L track record with clear risk management discipline.

Responsibilities

• Originate and execute proprietary trades in EU ETS allowances and related carbon products.
• Monitor regulatory and market developments to identify and capitalise on trading opportunities.
• Develop and manage risk strategies, ensuring compliance with internal risk parameters.
• Build relationships with counterparties, brokers, and regulatory bodies across Europe.
• Collaborate closely with analysts and renewable origination teams to optimise cross-commodity strategies.

Skills

Trading EU ETS or other carbon/emissions products

Understanding European energy and carbon regulation

Risk management discipline

Networking with stakeholders in the emissions market

Job description

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market.

Redstone Commodity Search are working with an international energy trading house looking to onboard a carbon trader located in their London based office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Originate and execute proprietary trades in EU ETS allowances (EUAs) and related carbon products
• Monitor regulatory and market developments to identify and capitalise on trading opportunities
• Develop and manage risk strategies, ensuring compliance with internal risk parameters
• Build relationships with counterparties, brokers, and regulatory bodies across Europe
• Collaborate closely with analysts and renewable origination teams to optimise cross-commodity strategies

Required Experience:

• 3–7 years of experience trading EU ETS or other carbon/emissions products
• Strong understanding of European energy and carbon regulation, particularly the EU ETS framework
• Proven P&L track record with clear risk management discipline
• Existing network across counterparties, brokers, and relevant stakeholders in the emissions market