Sales & Trading Analyst - Carbon Derivatives
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 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
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
- Develop relationships with clients and market participants
- Contribute directly to revenue generation
- Combine market expertise, quantitative skills, and commercial judgment
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
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to turn market insights into trading opportunities
- Interest in developing commercial relationships
- 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 ***email_hidden***.
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 développeras une expertise des marchés ainsi que les compétences quantitatives et commerciales nécessaires pour élaborer des stratégies de négociation, identifier des opportunités et contribuer directement à la génération de revenus.
Principales responsabilités
- Participer au développement et à l'amélioration des stratégies de négociation sur les marchés du carbone
- Réaliser des analyses approfondies des marchés du carbone réglementés afin d'identifier des opportunités de négociation et les inefficiences de marché
- Effectuer des recherches quantitatives, du backtesting ainsi que des analyses de risque et de rendement
- Concevoir et améliorer des modèles de valorisation, des outils de prévision et des cadres d'analyse de scénarios
- Développer des tableaux de bord, des indicateurs de risque et des outils d'aide à la décision pour l'équipe de négociation
- Nettoyer, structurer et automatiser les données de marché ainsi que les processus de production de rapports à l'aide de Python, SQL et Excel
- Rédiger et publier une infolettre hebdomadaire sur les marchés du carbone réglementés
- Développer des relations avec les clients, les contreparties et les participants du marché tout en contribuant aux discussions commerciales
- Identifier de nouvelles opportunités d'affaires et de négociation grâce à la prospection et à l'analyse de marché
- Contribuer directement à la performance de l'équipe et à la génération du P&L
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
- Développer des relations avec les clients et les participants du marché
- 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 de négociation concrètes
- Un fort sens des responsabilités et de l'initiative
- D'excellentes habiletés relationnelles et de communication
- La capacité d'identifier et de développer des opportunités de marché
- Un intérêt pour le développement de relations d'affaires et les échanges commerciaux
- Une motivation à évoluer vers un rôle de Carbon Trader 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 ***email_hidden***.
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