We are seeking an experienced Carbon Trader to build and manage exposure across Australian and broader Asia-Pacific carbon markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating, structuring, and executing trades across compliance and voluntary carbon markets, while developing proprietary views and strategies that contribute to the desk’s profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
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Trade carbon instruments across Australian (ACCU, Safeguard Mechanism, ERF) and regional APAC markets (e.g., NZ ETS, South Korea, Japan, China, and voluntary offsets).
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Develop and implement trading strategies across spot, futures, and options to optimize portfolio returns.
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Conduct fundamental and policy-driven analysis of supply/demand, emissions caps, project pipelines, and carbon pricing trends.
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Build and maintain relationships with project developers, brokers, compliance entities, and exchanges.
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Monitor evolving policy frameworks and market developments affecting carbon pricing in Australia and APAC.
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Collaborate with risk, analytics, and middle office teams to ensure accurate position management and P&L reporting.
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Identify arbitrage, spread, and cross-commodity opportunities (e.g., carbon vs power, gas, or renewable certificates).
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