Carbon Trader – London, UK

Vallum Associates

The Role

Overview

Trade and structure renewable/carbon contracts with corporate and wholesale clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • trade execution
  • market analysis
  • client relationships
  • position management
  • team leadership
  • industry representation

Tasks

-Execute trades to optimise book value and originate contracts to drive revenue. -Conduct market analysis and support Origination and Structured Trading teams. -Build and sustain relationships with wholesale customers and corporate clients. -Manage positions and maintain market oversight. -Lead an Analyst, oversee marketing efforts, and represent the company at industry events.

Requirements

  • renewables
  • carbon
  • power
  • market analysis
  • regulations
  • european network

What You Bring

We are partnered on exciting opportunity for an experienced Power Trader within an established Trading House. This role focuses on Trading and Structuring transactions with corporate, wholesale and industrial clients, collaborating with the wider team across the UK & Europe. -Experience in trading Renewables/Carbon and/or Gas, Power, Energy Attribute Certificates -Ability to analyse market trends and develop commercial strategies. -Deep knowledge of the renewable energy sector, including regulations and market fundamentals. -Established network in European energy markets and expertise in the full deal lifecycle. -Strong background in marketing commodity products to corporate clients.

The Company

About Vallum Associates

-High-quality recruitment at fair prices. -Placement of candidates in energy, utilities, renewables, insurance, tech, and commodities. -Operates across the UK, USA, Europe, Middle East, and APAC. -Builds dedicated teams for large-scale engineering and energy projects. -Forms long-term strategic partnerships, embedding consultants as extensions of client teams. -Combines recruitment with project consultancy, often assembling whole teams rather than filling single roles. -Assignments include senior insurance roles at Lloyd’s Market and specialist MEP/FP engineers on major builds.

Sector Specialisms

Energy and Utilities

Engineering and Renewables

Insurance

Technology

MEP/FP Engineering

Commodities and Financial Services

Solar

Wind

Battery Storage

Oil

Power & Gas

Agricultural & Soft Commodities

Metals

Financial Services