Commercial Manager, Carbon Upstream

Main purpose

We are seeking a Commercial Manager to support the commercial performance and growth of Trafigura’s upstream positions in carbon markets. You will work directly with investors, capital partners, consultants, technical providers and our trading and technical teams to maximize the value of each asset and to originate and execute new upstream opportunities. This is a high-visibility, commercially driven role for someone who wants to shape outcomes with strong growth potentials within an existing team

Key responsibilities

a) Commercial Management of Upstream Positions

• Support engagement with external investors, consultants and customers.
• Monitor and optimise upstream positions to maximise value.
• Develop and maintain DCF and financial models.
• Work with the trading team on upstream project marketing and monetisation, including RFP responses, data room maintenance and position management.
• Carry out market analysis and research.

b) New Deal Origination and Execution

• Originate and execute new upstream deals, building the financial models.
• Develop and revise contracts.
• Coordinate technical service providers.

Required qualifications

• Front office or sales experience
• 2+ years of experience in a trading organisation, investment banking, private equity or unlisted asset management, or a comparable commercial or investment role
• Experience or exposure in carbon markets or related areas (nature-based removals, impact investing)

Preferred qualifications

• Hands-on DCF financial modelling
• Experience drafting or reviewing commercial contracts
• Experience preparing RFP responses or managing data rooms
• Experience coordinating external technical service providers

Attributes for success

• Commercial ambition
• Emotional intelligence (EQ)

Department overview

The role reports to the Head of Carbon Upstream and supports Trafigura's upstream portfolio in carbon markets, through which Trafigura deploys risk capital. It works directly with investors, capital partners, consultants, technical providers and the trading and technical teams.

Trafigura are a leading player in global carbon markets. As regulation continues to increase for direct compliance obligations as well as corporate regulated claims, demand for high quality carbon units is increasing. Trafigura deploys risk capital through its upstream portfolio.  See more - https://www.trafigura.com/what-we-do/carbon-trading/

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce! We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.