Business Director, Carbon Services & Trading (Singapore)

SINGAPORE TREASURE CARBON TECH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

SINGAPORE TREASURE CARBON TECH PTE. LTD. is seeking a Managing Director to lead the strategic build‑out of its international carbon business across Singapore and the Asia‑Pacific. You will report to group executive management and oversee growth, compliant operations and the Singapore entity.

The role covers project development, carbon trading, green finance and client development, with local team management and cross‑border collaboration.

Qualifications

• Eight years in international carbon markets, with at least three years in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of Verra VCS, Gold Standard and other international carbon standards.
• Experience in Asia‑Pacific markets and familiarity with Singapore’s policy framework.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the international carbon business strategy for Singapore and the Asia‑Pacific with annual targets for project development, trading and green finance.
• Lead lifecycle management of international carbon reduction projects across the Asia‑Pacific, including forestry, renewable energy, methane capture and blue carbon.
• Engage with Verra, Gold Standard and other bodies to oversee credit issuance, registry and trading readiness.
• Build and maintain a network of international carbon credit buyers and sellers including multinationals, financial institutions and compliance entities.
• Expand Treasure Carbon Singapore’s market position through asset management, neutrality advisory and trading services.
• Drive collaboration with Singapore‑based financial institutions and funds on green funds and related structures.

Skills

International carbon markets

Carbon asset management

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

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Treasure Carbon Singapore is seeking a Managing Director to lead the strategic build-out of its international carbon business across Singapore and the Asia-Pacific. Reporting directly to group executive management, you will hold full accountability for business growth, compliant operations and the development of the Singapore entity. The role spans international carbon project development, carbon trading, green finance, client development and local team management.

Key responsibilities

Develop and execute the international carbon business strategy for Singapore and the Asia-Pacific, with clear annual targets for project development, trading and green finance.

Monitor policy developments, including Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and Singapore’s carbon tax offset rules, and adjust business strategy accordingly.

Lead the identification, development and full life-cycle management of international carbon reduction projects across the Asia-Pacific, including forestry, renewable energy, methane capture and blue carbon projects.

Engage Verra, Gold Standard and other international certification bodies and project partners, and oversee credit issuance, registry and trading readiness.

Build and maintain a network of international carbon credit buyers and sellers, including multinationals, financial institutions and compliance entities.

Expand carbon asset management, carbon neutrality advisory and trading services to strengthen Treasure Carbon Singapore’s market position and revenue.

Drive collaboration with Singapore-based financial institutions and funds on green funds, carbon asset financing and related structures.

Support group-level capital markets and strategic partnership initiatives in Singapore.

Build and manage the Singapore team, ensure compliant operations and report regularly to Group headquarters on business progress and key risks.

What we’re looking for

Bachelor’s degree or above in environmental science, finance, business administration, energy economics or a related field.

At least eight years of experience in international carbon markets, carbon asset management or sustainability, including at least three years in a management role.

Strong knowledge of Verra VCS, Gold Standard and other international carbon standards, with experience across the full life cycle of international carbon projects.

Hands‑on experience in Asia‑Pacific international carbon markets and familiarity with Singapore’s carbon policy framework.

Fluency in English and Chinese, with the ability to communicate effectively with Group headquarters, local teams and international clients.

Demonstrated ability to build a team and develop international markets independently in an early‑stage environment.

Experience establishing a business from scratch in Singapore or Southeast Asia is preferred.

An existing network of international carbon credit buyers or project owners is preferred.

Familiarity with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and Singapore’s implementing rules is preferred.

Experience in green funds, carbon finance or international carbon trading platforms is preferred.