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Carbon Sales Trader

Develop and implement trading strategies to maximize economic outcomes in carbon markets.
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Senior
2 months ago
BURN

BURN

In November 2014, BURN launched Sub-Saharan Africa's first and only modern cookstove facility in Kenya.

✨ About The Role

- The Carbon Sales Trader will oversee and execute trading strategies within voluntary and compliant carbon markets. - This role involves developing trading strategies and executing physical trades in compliance with BURN’s trade policies. - The trader will analyze market conditions to generate value and monitor supply and demand trends to ensure the availability of BURN credits. - Responsibilities include responding to client inquiries and identifying new business opportunities. - The position requires collaboration with internal teams, including Carbon Operations and Finance, to improve processes and procedures. - The trader will engage with internal stakeholders to verify contract terms and negotiate contract provisions for selling. - The role includes providing periodic presentations to senior management regarding strategy and financial performance. - The successful candidate will develop and maintain strong relationships with counterparties, traders, and brokers.

âš¡ Requirements

- The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary education in business, economics, finance, or engineering, or equivalent experience. - A minimum of 5 years of related experience in commodities trading is essential for success in this role. - Experience in energy markets analysis, particularly in carbon markets, will be a significant asset. - The candidate should possess strong negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, demonstrating an entrepreneurial and commercial mindset. - Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and experience with CRM software like Zoho or HubSpot are required. - The successful individual will have a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple account management projects simultaneously. - Strong verbal and written communication skills in international English are necessary for engaging with senior stakeholders and closing deals. - A passion for BURN’s mission and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple country offices and departments will be crucial.
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Carbon Sales Trader
Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Sales
About BURN
In November 2014, BURN launched Sub-Saharan Africa's first and only modern cookstove facility in Kenya.