Senior Sales Trader, WECC

ACT Commodities is the world’s leading provider of market-based sustainability solutions. As a pioneer of the global energy transition, ACT helps organizations hit their climate targets, no matter how ambitious.  

Since 2009, ACT has become a trusted brand in high-impact climate projects, green electricity markets, renewable energy, emission allowances and carbon offsets. With a growing portfolio of over 70 products in 40 plus countries, ACT builds its relationships on trust and fosters an entrepreneurial environment.    

Our Amsterdam, New York, Paris, Shanghai, and Singapore teams deliver tailor-made solutions backed up by extensive market knowledge. We are a fast-paced and forward-thinking organization that believes that we are better together! 

Sales Traders are the beating heart of our business. Ambitious, innovative and team-oriented, these highly valued employees are intelligent professionals with a commercial skill set and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our work is about understanding a complex and dynamic marketplace where changing legislation, product availability and client requirements add up to opportunities for making trades that benefit all parties. As an ACT Commodities Sales Trader, you get to do it all, from building client relationships to identifying and sourcing suitable products, negotiating the terms and closing the deals.  

If you’re good at keeping your eye on the ball, seizing opportunities, and enjoy the challenges of matchmaking products, business requirements, legislative stipulation and finances, then becoming an ACT Commodities Sales Trader could be the rewarding career you’ve been looking for. 

As a Senior WECC Sales Trader you will be responsible for:   

• Leverage deep relationships with WECC contacts to source & supply compliance RECs and Offsets across all WECC markets 
• Work with existing traders to expand WECC trading activities 
• Understand and identify arbitrage opportunities in the renewable energy commodity market to originate deal flow for your trade book  
• Create strategic trade solutions to ensure obligated parties reach their compliance goals  
• Develop an understanding of the landscape within the market including product knowledge, industry challenges, legislative and geopolitical changes  
• Maintain relationships in the renewable energy sector  
• Represent the firm at conferences and engage with stakeholders within the industry 

Qualifications:   

• 5-10 years of sales, trading, and brokerage of Renewable Energy Credits and Carbon Offsets in WREGIS markets including but not limited to: California, Washington, & Oregon. 
• Highly self-motivated person who thrives in a dynamic work environment and demonstrates a flexible and adaptable work style that responds quickly  
• Undergraduate Degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Environmental Studies or a related field  

Salary Range: $125,000-175,000 + bonus

Actual base pay may vary based on various factors such as location, job-related knowledge, skills, level and experience. The base pay is just one component of the total competitive compensation package for employees.

Please note that this role is remote with occasional travel to our NYC office and conferences.

ACT Commodities Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions at ACT Commodities, Inc. are made without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, family or parental status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.