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Sales & Trading Analyst - Carbon Derivatives
McGill St Laurent
Montreal, CAN
Full Time
Entry
Onsite
4 days ago
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About the Role
MSL Climate is seeking a Sales & Trading Analyst to develop trading strategies and contribute to P&L in carbon markets. You will conduct quantitative research, build pricing models, and support commercial execution with direct mentorship from a senior trader.
Key Skills for This Role
PythonSQLExcelFinancial ModelingQuantitative ResearchData Analysis
Responsibilities
- Support the development and continuous improvement of carbon trading strategies
- Conduct in depth analysis of regulated carbon markets to identify trading opportunities and market inefficiencies
- Perform quantitative research, backtesting, and risk/return analysis
- Build and improve pricing models, forecasting tools, and scenario analysis frameworks
- Develop dashboards, risk indicators, and decision support tools for the trading team
- Clean, structure, and automate market data and reporting workflows using Python, SQL, and Excel
- Write and publish a weekly newsletter on regulated carbon markets
- Build relationships with clients, counterparties, and market participants while supporting commercial discussions
- Identify new trading and business opportunities through proactive outreach and market research
- Contribute directly to the team's trading performance and P&L
Requirements
- Strong academic background (Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field)
- Proven experience with data cleaning, analysis, time series handling and statistical modelling
- Ability to quickly absorb complex information and deliver relevant analysis in context
- Solid understanding of financial modelling, forecasting, optimization, and derivatives markets
- Proficiency in Excel, Python & SQL
- High ownership mindset: autonomy and a strong problem solving attitude
- Ability to work in a fast paced, performance driven environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Bilingual (French & English)
- Based in Montreal
Full Job Posting
Analyst Objective
- Develop trading strategies and contribute to P&L.
- As an Analyst, you will develop the market, quantitative, and commercial skills required to build trading strategies, identify opportunities, and contribute directly to revenue generation.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and continuous improvement of carbon trading strategies
- Conduct in depth analysis of regulated carbon markets to identify trading opportunities and market inefficiencies
- Perform quantitative research, backtesting, and risk/return analysis
- Build and improve pricing models, forecasting tools, and scenario analysis frameworks
- Develop dashboards, risk indicators, and decision support tools for the trading team
- Clean, structure, and automate market data and reporting workflows using Python, SQL, and Excel
- Write and publish a weekly newsletter on regulated carbon markets
- Build relationships with clients, counterparties, and market participants while supporting commercial discussions
- Identify new trading and business opportunities through proactive outreach and market research
- Contribute directly to the team's trading performance and P&L
Profile
- Strong academic background (Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field)
- Proven experience with data cleaning, analysis, and time series handling and statistical modelling.
- Ability to quickly absorb complex information and deliver relevant analysis in context.
- Solid understanding of financial modelling, forecasting, optimization, and derivatives markets.
- Proficiency in Excel, Python & SQL
- High ownership mindset: autonomy and a strong problem solving attitude.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, performance driven environment
- Excellent communication skill
- Bilingual (French & English)
- Based in Montreal
What We Offer
- The opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative.
- Direct mentorship from a senior trader and a fast track opportunity into a trading role
- Comprehensive group insurance and the opportunity to contribute to a retirement savings plan (RRSP)
- Vacation policy starting on day one
- Public transit incentive program (Metro, bus, BIXI, etc.)
- “Give & Match” charitable program
- A modern office featuring a lounge, gym, golf simulator, locker rooms, and showers
Workplace
- This position requires in office presence.
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