Environmental Commodities Trader

Solarvest Holdings Berhad; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Malaysia is seeking an Environmental Commodities Trader to specialize in global trading of Renewable Energy Certificates and Carbon Credits. The ideal candidate will develop and execute trading strategies while maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. Responsibilities include conducting market analysis, negotiating agreements, and preparing reports on trading performance. Candidates should possess a relevant bachelor's degree and strong analytical and negotiation skills. This role requires adaptability to fast-paced market environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficient in negotiation and relationship management.
• Experience in financial modeling and risk analysis.
• Effective communication skills.
• Adaptability to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading strategies for profitability.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Trade and monitor market trends and policy changes.
• Conduct market analysis for new opportunities.
• Negotiate purchase/sale agreements.
• Collaborate with internal teams for trade execution.
• Deliver market insights and updates.
• Prepare reports on trading performance.
• Stay updated on industry best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Financial modeling

Relationship management

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field

Job description

Environmental Commodities Trader

We are seeking an Environmental Commodities Trader to join our team, specializing in global trading of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and Carbon Credits, with across key regions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute trading strategies to maximize profitability in environmental commodities across global markets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including traders, brokers, project developers, utilities, energy retailers, and institutional investors.
• Actively trade environmental commodities while monitoring market trends, policy changes, and regulatory developments.
• Conduct market analysis to identify new business opportunities and partnerships in renewable energy and carbon markets.
• Negotiate and execute purchase/sale agreements in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Risk Management, Operations, Legal) to ensure smooth trade execution and settlement.
• Deliver timely market insights, including pricing trends, supply-demand dynamics, and regulatory updates.
• Prepare reports and presentations on trading performance, market analysis, and business metrics.
• Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and innovations in renewable energy and carbon markets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, enabling the analysis of market data, identification of trends, and informed trading decisions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in negotiation and relationship management, fostering productive partnerships.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and risk analysis, coupled with keen attention to detail.
• Effective communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex information to diverse audiences.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.