Industry: Oil & Gas Trading
Compensation: $175,000-225,000
Our client is a midsized trading company in downtown Calgary, connected to a large international oil and gas company.
Overview:
Reporting to the Manager, NG Capability Americas (based in Calgary), the Power & Carbon Originator will drive business development in Alberta’s carbon and electricity markets. This role focuses on originating, structuring, and executing deals, with a strong emphasis on market expertise, client relationship management, and hands-on deal execution. The ideal candidate will combine strategic thinking with practical skills to expand our footprint in environmental commodities and power trading.
Fridays are optional work remote.
Key Responsibilities:
Work Ethic
- Strong work ethic, demonstrate teamwork, reliability, accountability, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence. Take initiative and maintain a results-driven mindset. Function well with minimal supervision and guidance.
Market Origination & Deal Execution
- Identify, develop, and execute commercial opportunities in Alberta’s carbon offset markets (e.g., TIER, CCIR) and power markets (focus Alberta) including renewables, conventional electricity, batteries. Role focus split is ~70% power, ~30% carbon
- Lead end-to-end deal origination, including structuring transactions, negotiating term sheets, and managing counterparty relationships.
- Collaborate with traders and analysts to optimize pricing, risk, and profitability of transactions.
Regulatory & Market Expertise
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of Alberta’s carbon pricing policies, emissions trading systems, and electricity market regulations.
- Monitor emerging trends (e.g., decarbonization initiatives, renewable energy mandates) to identify growth opportunities.
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Build and manage relationships with counterparties (e.g., industrial emitters, renewable developers, utilities).
- Lead counterparty onboarding processes, including credit assessments and KYC compliance.
Analytical & Strategic Support
- Conduct market research and financial analysis to evaluate deal economics and competitive positioning.
- Systems skills
- Proficient Excel skill is a required
- Automation/programming tools such as Python/Sequel are considered an asset
- Prepare presentations and reports for internal stakeholders and external clients.
Post-Trade & Compliance
- Oversee post-trade activities, including reconciliation, settlement, and regulatory reporting.
- Ensure compliance with DOA, environmental commodity certification standards and market rules.
Requirements:
- Degree or Master’s degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related fields
- 15+ years in the industry including 3+ years of power origination; carbon origination experience preferred as well
- Proven track record in deal origination, structuring, and execution (e.g., carbon offset agreements, PPAs, RECs).
- Strong understanding of carbon compliance frameworks (TIER, CCIR) and electricity market dynamics (AESO, power pool).
- Advanced proficiency in Excel; familiarity with SQL, Python, or R for data analysis/modeling is a plus.
- Trading and origination software Pioneer and EnTrade experience nice to have
- Certifications such as CFA, CPA and/or coursework in sustainability/energy markets, are advantageous.
To apply, please email us your resume, attached, in confidence to chris.jackson@roneta.com. Please include the title of this position in the subject line. We prefer resume files as .doc or .rtf; pdf acceptable.
