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Trading Associate
3DegreesUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 27 Jan 2025
💰 $100,000/yr($89,000/yr – $100,000/yr)
About the role
Every day, we work together for what matters – bold, swift, and equitable climate action. ABOUT THE ROLE
The core of the 3Degrees mission is enabling businesses, organizations, and individuals to reduce their environmental impact or achieve their renewable energy and sustainability goals. The Environmental Markets division procures and sells environmental commodities to meet our customers’ needs. The North America Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) team is focused on the United States and Canada, actively trading in over 55 REC markets that span every power pool in the country. The Trading Associate will be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of deal entry into our internal database. This role requires a strong operational focus, emphasizing process adherence, workflow optimization, and meticulous execution across various departments. Cross-functional collaboration with the Contracts and Trade Operations teams to ensure the accuracy of transaction details is reflected in our agreements with counterparties and our internal database is also a key responsibility of the Trading Associate.This is a full-time 3Degrees Environmental Markets position located in Portland, ME and will report to the Portland, ME-based Manager of Trading Administration.WHAT YOU’LL DOContract Management & Execution
The core of the 3Degrees mission is enabling businesses, organizations, and individuals to reduce their environmental impact or achieve their renewable energy and sustainability goals. The Environmental Markets division procures and sells environmental commodities to meet our customers’ needs. The North America Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) team is focused on the United States and Canada, actively trading in over 55 REC markets that span every power pool in the country. The Trading Associate will be responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of deal entry into our internal database. This role requires a strong operational focus, emphasizing process adherence, workflow optimization, and meticulous execution across various departments. Cross-functional collaboration with the Contracts and Trade Operations teams to ensure the accuracy of transaction details is reflected in our agreements with counterparties and our internal database is also a key responsibility of the Trading Associate.This is a full-time 3Degrees Environmental Markets position located in Portland, ME and will report to the Portland, ME-based Manager of Trading Administration.WHAT YOU’LL DOContract Management & Execution
- Engage with the North America REC portfolio to ensure all positions are clearly and correctly reflected
- Assist in generating and delivering contracts to counterparties in a timely manner
- Manage increased contracting responsibilities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of agreements with counterparties
- Work across departments to efficiently problem-solve contract issues and verify deal data
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external trading firms, ensuring alignment in deal terms and expectations
- Support the transition to new trading platforms and provide feedback to improve operational workflows
- Assist Origination and Trading teams in generating trade proposals, RFP-related documentation, and risk review write-ups
- Assist with deliveries, as well as portfolio optimization and allocation of REC supply
- Develop an understanding of renewable energy voluntary and compliance markets, and related regulatory frameworks
- Individuals with 2+ years of professional mid-office operations experience, ideally with experience in managing processes end-to-end and collaborating with external clients
- Proficiency in Excel at an intermediate level, with experience in data manipulation and analysis.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience in a fast-paced, high growth, startup environment and comfort with customer outreach
- Familiarity with reviewing basic legal documents
- Experience working with contracting processes and attention to detail in legal documentation review.
- Team player with a hunger to learn about environmental commodities, trading, and the renewable energy sector
- Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion as a key driver to business success and demonstrated passion for our mission
- Complete onboarding and understand 3Degrees' mission, the Environmental Markets division, and the North America REC team's focus.
- Become proficient in internal databases and systems for accurate deal entry.
- Establish initial working relationships with key stakeholders across relevant departments.
- Develop a clear understanding of team processes, tools, and workflows, identifying potential improvements.
- Independently manage accurate and timely deal entry into the internal database, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
- Proactively identify and resolve routine contract issues, collaborati
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