Emission Markets Analyst

Job Title: Emissions Markets Analyst

Location: Huntington Beach, California (Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Compensation: Up to $80,000 annually

Employment Type: Contract (Health insurance is the responsibility of the employee)

Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week

About AQC

AQC Environmental Brokerage Services, Inc. (“AQC”) is a trusted environmental commodity brokerage firm specializing in compliance and voluntary emission and greenhouse gas markets. We provide market education and transactional support to help our clients navigate Cap-and-Trade programs, carbon offset credits, renewable energy credits, and low-carbon fuel standard markets. Our mission is to empower clients with insights and services that ensure compliance and drive sustainability initiatives.

Position Overview

We are seeking a self-starter with a passion for environmental policy and greenhouse gas markets to join our team as an Emissions Markets Analyst. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on learning, excels in detailed analysis, and can synthesize complex regulatory information into actionable insights. The candidate must be highly organized, proficient in Excel, and adept at presenting regulatory information clearly and concisely.

Key Responsibilities

• Environmental Policy Analysis: Interpret and evaluate regulations impacting cap-and-trade programs, carbon markets, low-carbon fuel standards, and renewable energy credit markets.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and regulatory agencies to support AQC’s strategic objectives.
• Market Research: Conduct in-depth analysis of trends and emerging developments in greenhouse gas and renewable energy markets.
• Data Analysis: Use Excel to track, organize, and analyze large datasets, building models and generating actionable insights.
• Content Creation: Develop a weekly market mailer with concise and relevant updates tailored to the audience.
• Presentations: Create and deliver clear, impactful presentations on market trends, policy updates, and key findings.
• Communication: Provide professional and effective phone support to clients, partners, and team members.
• Organization: Manage multiple projects and deadlines with precision in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or related field is preferred.

Skills and Experience

• Environmental Policy Expertise: Strong interest in environmental policy with familiarity in Cap-and-Trade programs, carbon offset credit standards (e.g., Verra, ACR, Gold Standard), renewable portfolio standards, and low-carbon fuel standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: Advanced skills in data analysis, modeling, and managing large datasets to generate actionable insights.
• Attention to Detail: Exceptional ability to analyze and synthesize complex regulatory information into clear, actionable strategies.
• Research Skills: Skilled in conducting independent and thorough research, with the ability to identify, evaluate, and synthesize relevant market and regulatory trends.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication for preparing detailed reports, presenting findings, and effectively engaging with stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Proven ability to proactively address challenges with critical thinking and innovative solutions.
• Phone Communication Skills: Comfortable and professional when building and maintaining relationships over the phone.
• Highly Organized: Adept at managing multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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Additional Information

• Schedule: Hybrid role based in Huntington Beach, CA, with three in-office days and two remote days per week.
• Compensation: Up to $80,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Contract Position: This is a contract role; health insurance is the responsibility of the employee.

If you’re detail-oriented, driven to learn about environmental markets and policy, and eager to contribute to impactful work in emissions and renewable energy, we encourage you to apply!