Emissions Trader – London recruitment

My Client is one of the leading integrated energy companies with activities in exploration, production, transport, and marketing of oil and natural gas. They are looking to expand their front and middle office activities over 2012 and in doing so need an experienced Emissions professional to assist with this expansion.

This role will be responsible for the development and execution of the overall emissions trading strategy (on the secondary and primary market).

The role’s initial focus will be to support the set up of an internal emissions market; create integrated emissions certificates portfolio based on the most optimal sourcing and arbitrage strategy; ensure the compliance of the group in all respects.

The role’s primary responsibility will be to define and execute trading strategies around the emission portfolio.

MAIN JOB FUNCTION:
The job holder takes part in:
-Trading of emissions certificates and related derived products.
-Keeping an up-to-date knowledge of the emissions market at large.
-Managing price risk exposure and contract negotiations.
-Managing a team of Junior Traders and Traders.