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Carbon Market Trader
Buys and sells carbon credits on compliance and voluntary markets
£60k–£130k Climate-driven
What it involves
Trades carbon allowances and offsets across compliance schemes like the ETS and voluntary markets, managing price exposure and helping companies meet their net-zero commitments.
Skills & knowledge needed
Carbon marketsCommodity tradingMarket analysisRisk managementContract negotiation
Why it's emerging now
Carbon markets are growing rapidly as pricing becomes mandatory — traders translate policy into finance.
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