Voluntary Carbon - USA, United Kingdom - Climate17

Climate17
Climate17
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USA, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The company
Climate17 is proud to be partnering with an award-winning and rapidly growing specialist energy and sustainability group.

Our client provides technology-enabled solutions and best-in-class advisory services across carbon and energy procurement, environmentalproducts, net zero offsetting, risk management and asset optimisation - enabling the transition to a low-carbon future.


The role

Our client has a strong presence in Europe already and is now looking to break into and develop the North American markets.

They are seeking a highly experienced Voluntary Carbon Business Development Lead with strong client connections (in North America) tojoin the team and make a real impact.

This is an exciting opportunity where you will establish and grow their North American business and drive strategic growth for the company.


Key responsibilities:


  • Grow US client base for environmental products
  • Work with and advise corporate clients on net zero and purchase of voluntary credits
  • Identify and evaluate new carbon offset project opportunities
  • Develop and maintain relationships with project developers, investors, and carbon offset buyers to identify potential offset opportunities
  • Negotiate and execute carbon offset transactions aligned with company's sustainability goals
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure all carbon offset projects are well structured and executed
  • Keep abreast with industry developments and technologies to improve carbon offset origination processes
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards

Requirements:


  • Existing network of corporate clients in the Americas that buy VCS with energy risk management requirements
  • Strong knowledge of carbon offset protocols and standards such as the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the Gold Standard
  • Proven experience in carbon offset origination and structuring, with a focus on renewable energy, energy risk management or sustainable development projects
  • Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent analytical and problemsolving skills
  • Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, finance, economics or related field
  • Advanced degree in a related field such as MBA or CFA is a plus

About Us

_Climate17 is a purpose-led, international Renewable Energy & Sustainability recruitment firm. We provide specialist talent acquisition services to organisations seeking to reduce their environmental footprint, as well as those working towards thedecarbonisation of the energy sector._
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