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Trading Analyst - Carbon Derivatives

Full-time

McGill St Laurent


MSL Climate is the environmental markets division of McGill St-Laurent. We operate across regulated and voluntary carbon markets, helping clients navigate complex environmental products while developing internal trading and market strategies.
We are building a team at the intersection of market analysis, quantitative research, and commercial execution, with a clear objective: develop future Carbon Traders from within.

You will work closely with and report to the Senior Compliance Carbon Trader, gaining direct exposure to market analysis, strategy development, and commercial execution.

Analyst
Objective: Develop trading strategies and contribute to P&L
As an Analyst, you will play a key role in developing market expertise, building trading strategies, and supporting revenue generation, with the goal of progressing to a Junior Carbon Trader role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the development and improvement of derivatives trading strategies
  • Conduct deep-dive analyses of regulated carbon programs globally
  • Identify and analyze market opportunities and inefficiencies
  • Perform quantitative research, backtesting, and performance analysis
  • Analyze risk and return profiles of new and existing strategies
  • Build, maintain, and improve: Pricing models, Forecasting tools and Scenario analysis frameworks.
  • Develop tools to support trading decision-making
  • Produce and monitor risk indicators
  • Create simple dashboards and reports to track trading activity and risk exposure
  • Clean, structure, and automate: Market data, Internal datasets
  • Optimize reporting workflows using Python and Excel
  • Write and publish a weekly newsletter on regulated carbon markets
  • Develop a profitable trading strategy
  • Conduct deep dives on specific market segments
  • Contribute directly to team P&L generation
Career Progression
The objective of the Analyst role is to transition into a Junior Carbon Trader

You will be expected to:
  • Take ownership of trading strategies
  • Contribute directly to revenue generation
  • Combine market expertise, quantitative skills, and commercial awareness
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’re Really Looking For
  • Curiosity for complex, niche markets
  • Ability to turn analysis into actionable strategies
  • Strong ownership mindset
  • Interest in evolving toward a trading role with P&L responsibility
What We Offer
  • The opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial culture that encourages initiative. Curious to learn more? MGSL
  • 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
This position requires in-office presence. We have found that being physically present fosters interactions that positively impact performance. As such, we strongly encourage employees to maintain this presence to fully benefit from the environment.

We collect your information through a secure applicant tracking system with access restricted by role. Data, including resumes and interview notes, are stored within this system. If you wish to withdraw consent or have concerns, please contact us at View email address on mcgillstlaurentb8.applytojob.com.

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MSL Climate est la division des marchés environnementaux de McGill St-Laurent. Nous intervenons sur les marchés du carbone réglementés et volontaires, en accompagnant nos clients dans la navigation de produits environnementaux complexes tout en développant nos propres stratégies de marché et de négociation.

Nous bâtissons une équipe à l’intersection de l’analyse de marché, de la recherche quantitative et de l’exécution commerciale, avec un objectif clair : développer les futurs Climate Traders de demain au sein même de l’organisation.

Tu travailleras en étroite collaboration avec le Senior Compliance Carbon Trader et relèveras directement de celui-ci. Tu bénéficieras ainsi d’une exposition directe à l’analyse de marché, au développement de stratégies et à l’exécution commerciale.

Analyste
Objectif :  Développer des stratégies de négociation et contribuer au P&L. À titre d’Analyste, tu joueras un rôle clé dans le développement de l’expertise de marché, la conception de stratégies de négociation et la génération de revenus, avec comme objectif d’évoluer vers un poste de Junior Climate Trader.

Principales responsabilités
  • Soutenir le développement et l’amélioration des stratégies de négociation sur produits dérivés
  • Réaliser des analyses approfondies des programmes de carbone réglementés à travers le monde
  • Identifier et analyser les opportunités de marché et les inefficiences
  • Effectuer des recherches quantitatives, du backtesting et des analyses de performance
  • Analyser les profils de risque et de rendement des stratégies existantes et potentielles
  • Concevoir, maintenir et améliorer :
    • des modèles de valorisation (pricing)
    • des outils de prévision
    • des cadres d’analyse de scénarios
  • Développer des outils d’aide à la décision pour les activités de négociation
  • Produire et suivre des indicateurs de risque
  • Créer des tableaux de bord et des rapports simples pour suivre les activités de négociation et l’exposition au risque
  • Nettoyer, structurer et automatiser :
    • les données de marché
    • les ensembles de données internes
  • Optimiser les processus de production de rapports à l’aide de Python et Excel
  • Rédiger et publier une infolettre hebdomadaire sur les marchés du carbone réglementés
  • Développer une stratégie de négociation rentable
  • Réaliser des analyses approfondies de segments de marché spécifiques
  • Contribuer directement à la génération du P&L de l’équipe
Évolution de carrière
L’objectif du poste d’Analyste est d’évoluer vers un rôle de Junior Climate Trader.

Nous nous attendons à ce que tu :
  • Prennes en charge tes propres stratégies de négociation
  • Contribues directement à la génération de revenus
  • Combines expertise de marché, compétences quantitatives et sens commercial
Profil recherché
  • Excellente formation académique (finance, ingénierie, économie ou domaine connexe)
  • Expérience démontrée en nettoyage de données, analyse de données, traitement de séries temporelles et modélisation statistique
  • Capacité à assimiler rapidement des informations complexes et à produire des analyses pertinentes dans leur contexte
  • Bonne maîtrise de la modélisation financière, de la prévision, de l’optimisation et des marchés de produits dérivés
  • Maîtrise d’Excel, Python et SQL
  • Fort sens de l’initiative, autonomie et excellente capacité de résolution de problèmes
  • Capacité à évoluer dans un environnement dynamique axé sur la performance
  • Excellentes compétences en communication 
  • Bilinguisme français-anglais
  • Basé(e) à Montréal
Ce que nous recherchons réellement
  • Une curiosité pour les marchés complexes et de niche
  • La capacité de transformer des analyses en stratégies concrètes et exploitables
  • Un fort sens des responsabilités et de l’autonomie
  • Un intérêt marqué pour évoluer vers un rôle de négociation avec une responsabilité directe sur le P&L
Ce que nous offrons
  • L’opportunité de faire partie d’une culture entrepreneuriale qui valorise l’initiative. Curieux d’en savoir plus? Découvre MGSL
  • Un mentorat direct par un trader senior ainsi qu’une opportunité d’évolution accélérée vers un rôle de négociation
  • Une assurance collective complète et la possibilité de contribuer à un régime enregistré d’épargne-retraite (REER)
  • Une politique de vacances applicable dès le premier jour
  • Un programme d’incitation au transport collectif (métro, autobus, BIXI, etc.)
  • Un programme caritatif « Give & Match »
  • Des bureaux modernes comprenant un salon, une salle d’entraînement, un simulateur de golf, des vestiaires et des douches
Ce poste exige une présence à 100 % au bureau. Nous croyons que cette présence favorise des interactions ayant un impact positif sur notre performance. Elle facilite également la collaboration, accroît l’efficacité et génère des occasions d’apprentissage informel grâce à ces échanges. Cette culture collaborative crée une atmosphère dynamique au bureau. Par conséquent, nous encourageons les employé(e)s à maintenir cette présence afin de profiter pleinement de ses avantages.

Nous recueillons vos informations via un système de suivi des candidats sécurisé, où l'accès est restreint selon le poste. Les données, incluant CVs et notes d'entretiens, sont conservées dans ce système. Pour tout désaccord ou retrait de consentement, contactez-nous à  View email address on mcgillstlaurentb8.applytojob.com .

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