Carbon Trader

Abyssal S.A; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental solutions provider in London is seeking a skilled Carbon Trader to manage trading activities in the compliance market. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in commodity trading focused on carbon markets, possess excellent analytical and communication skills, and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to sustainability initiatives and carbon market strategies.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10 years’ experience in commodity trading specific to carbon markets.
• Proven success in trading within EU ETS and UK ETS.
• Ability to manage complex positions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and execute trading opportunities in compliance carbon markets.
• Monitor market developments to inform strategies.
• Conduct market analysis to support trading decisions.
• Enhance pricing models and forecasting tools.
• Provide insights on market trends and risk management.
• Support the sales team with market knowledge.

Skills

Commodity trading experience

Carbon markets knowledge

Risk management discipline

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Job description

About us:

Our mission is to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy by providing innovative financial solutions to our clients.

We are not just any energy and sustainability group; we're a dynamic, award-winning powerhouse! At the forefront of environmental innovation, we lead the charge in providing cutting‑edge solutions for large‑scale energy consumers. From guiding small business to corporate giants on their journey to achieve net zero emissions to expertly managing risks and supplying vital power and gas resources, we do it all. But wait, there's more! We're not content with just excelling in our current ventures - we thrive on pioneering new businesses and seizing energy investment opportunities.

Role:

CFP Energy is seeking an experienced and commercially astute Carbon Trader to join our Trading team. This role offers a unique opportunity to operate at the cutting edge of environmental markets, managing carbon credit and allowance trading activity across compliance and voluntary schemes, and contributing to the firm’s broader decarbonisation and sustainability strategy.

As a Carbon Trader, you will take ownership of carbon trading activities, ensuring effective execution and optimisation of strategies across regulated and voluntary carbon markets, while collaborating with analysts, risk, and commercial teams to drive performance and unlock new opportunities in this rapidly evolving space.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and execute trading opportunities across compliance (e.g. EU ETS, UK ETS) carbon markets, with a focus on maximising risk‑adjusted returns.
• Monitor carbon market developments, including regulatory changes, auction calendars, and price movements, to inform strategy and identify emerging risks or opportunities.
• Conduct in‑depth market and policy analysis to support trading decisions and anticipate structural shifts in carbon pricing or supply/demand dynamics.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of pricing models and analytical tools for carbon credit valuation and market forecasting.
• Provide insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders on carbon market trends, risk management, and hedging strategies.
• Act as a resource to the sales team to share market knowledge and support client development. Be available to cover client pricing requests when other traders are absent.
• Continuously improve and streamline carbon trading processes, reporting standards, and position management frameworks.
• Act as a key interface between trading and functions including risk management, finance, and ESG, helping to align carbon market activity with broader corporate goals.

Ideal candidate:

• A minimum of 8 - 10 years’ experience in commodity trading, focused on carbon markets (compliance and/or voluntary). Proven experience of model creation and validation.
• Proven track record of successful proprietary or commercial trading in EU ETS and or UK ETS, with strong P&L performance and risk management discipline.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to originate and execute structured carbon trades, including spot, futures, options, and cross‑product strategies.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced trading environment with the ability to manage complex positions, volatility, and regulatory constraints.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage credibly across internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong operational discipline, with attention to trade accuracy, reporting, and lifecycle management.
• A proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, with a passion for environmental markets and the broader energy transition.

The CF Group is committed to ensuring equal opportunities, fairness of treatment, dignity and respect, and the elimination of all forms of discrimination in the workplace for all employees/contractors and job applicants.