Company Description
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork. Across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers worldwide. Structured as a matrix organization across six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company operates in over 100 countries and employs approximately 19,000 people globally.
Job Description
The Carbon Commercial Specialist, based in Geneva (Switzerland), is part of the global Sustainability and Energy Transition team. In this analytical and commercial role, you will act as a subject matter expert in carbon markets (primarily, but not exclusively voluntary) and support the team with analysis of supply and demand dynamics, pricing strategies, policy developments, and relevant news. This role also involves commercializing LDC’s carbon credits portfolio to a diverse range of counterparties including end-buyers and intermediaries, while maintaining a network of external commercial relationships.
Main Responsibilities
- Analyze the carbon market through comprehensive external and internal analysis, understanding macro fundamentals and supply/demand movements to inform pricing strategy and provide insights into the management of LDC’s carbon credits portfolio.
- Assess policy developments in the voluntary carbon market and carbon compliance schemes globally to identify commercial opportunities for LDC.
- Distribute weekly market updates to the Sustainability and Energy Transition team, summarizing relevant policy, market news, and trade highlights.
- Develop and maintain strong external relationships with end-user customers, intermediaries, brokers, wholesalers, retailers, consultants, and other key stakeholders to effectively commercialize LDC’s carbon credits portfolio.
- Identify, negotiate, and finalize spot over-the-counter carbon credit transactions with counterparties, ensuring timely entry of trades into the position management system, and validate positions and P&Ls to shape position strategies. Collaborate with back-office teams to ensure timely delivery of carbon credits in carbon registries.
- Contribute actively to the establishment of a carbon expert knowledge center within LDC to integrate carbon considerations throughout the full value chain.
- Organize and participate in internal workshops and presentations to facilitate knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in a commercial position within the voluntary carbon credits market (e.g., origination, sales, business development).
- Strong analytical skills with the capability to develop methodologies and tools to assess supply and demand dynamics and policy developments in carbon markets.
- Solid understanding of hedge and position management, balance sheet analysis, and P&L reporting.
Other Skills
- Demonstrated autonomy and independence, with adaptability to dynamic environments.
- Effective team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Adept at building relationships with diverse stakeholders, from small producers to senior traders.
- Curious mindset with the ability to think creatively and ask insightful questions.
- Strong follow-through on projects and ideas.
- Interest in problem-solving and decision-making.
- Proficient in MS Office and databases.
- Fluency in English is required; additional languages (Spanish and/or Portuguese) are highly valued.
Additional Information
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a shared set of values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion ingrained in our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultivating a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is central to our purpose as a company. We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value for our business and for all stakeholders in the value chain—our people, business partners, the communities we touch, and the environment around us.
What We Offer
You will be part of a dynamic and stimulating international environment that promotes the development of your abilities and channels your skills and expertise. Outstanding career development opportunities await you in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
Our Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Attractive social and financial benefits
- Flexible working environment
- Access to training and development
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