3Degrees Group, Inc

The Environmental Markets division at 3Degrees is responsible for originating, procuring, selling and trading environmental commodities such as Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), Carbon Credits, and Clean Fuel Standard Credits.. Within Environmental Markets, the Carbon Markets team develops and manages projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and creates opportunities to monetize the environmental benefits generated by those projects.. Collaborate with the Commercial Carbon and Business Partnerships teams to support RFP (Request for Proposal) responses, including documentation and pricing requests. You are a highly-motivated, mission-driven environmental professional that is eager to take action on climate change.. Become a reliable resource for the team, independently completing tasks related to portfolio management, reporting, and transaction execution (with minimal supervision)

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Description Every day, we work together for what matters – bold, swift, and equitable climate action. About The Role At 3Degrees, we help organizations large and small take action toward a decarbonized, prosperous future. The Environmental Markets division at 3Degrees is responsible for originating, procuring, selling and trading environmental commodities such as Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), Carbon Credits, and Clean Fuel Standard Credits. Within Environmental Markets, the Carbon Markets team develops and manages projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and creates opportunities to monetize the environmental benefits generated by those projects. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our Carbon Markets team and play a critical role in supporting the trading and sales of carbon credits, and serve as a liaison between internal teams such as Trade Operations, Contracts, and Accounting. This is a full-time, exempt role reporting to a Senior Product Manager within the Carbon Markets team. This position is open to candidates based within a commutable distance of our offices including Portland, OR, or San Francisco, CA; where you'll enjoy a flexible hybrid working environment. Exceptional candidates based outside of the listed locations may also be considered. In hybrid or remote, you agree to travel periodically for training, collaboration or conferences as required. Frequency and cadence is team dependent, but on average is 1-6 times annually". What You’ll Do In this role, you'll collaborate across internal teams to ensure smooth transaction execution and contribute to data analysis and reporting that informs our market strategies. Here's a closer look at your responsibilities: <ul><li>Support day-to-day management of 3Degrees' carbon credit portfolio. This includes tasks related to inventory control, supply assignments, portfolio optimization, and delivery schedules in our internal database </li><li>Support the entire carbon credit transaction process, from initial deal entry to finalizing and executing contracts </li><li>Serve as a liaison between internal teams (Trading, Product Management, Contracts, and Trade Operations) to guarantee accurate reflection of transaction details in both counterparty agreements and our internal database </li><li>Collaborate with the Commercial Carbon and Business Partnerships teams to support RFP (Request for Proposal) responses, including documentation and pricing requests </li><li>Conduct data analysis, reporting and other tasks related to supporting the Trading and Product Management teams </li></ul>About You You are a highly-motivated, mission-driven environmental professional that is eager to take action on climate change. You have had exposure to and possess a basic understanding of carbon credits and the global carbon market. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with an innovative and driven team that prioritizes focus, persistence, and delivering high-quality work. We believe a detail-oriented individual with the following skills and subject matter expertise will have the best opportunity to succeed in this role: <ul><li>Up to 2 years of experience in environmental markets (preferred) </li><li>Basic understanding of the carbon market </li><li>Extremely high attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills </li><li>Highly proficient in Excel with the ability to analyze and synthesize large datasets </li><li>An ability to effectively work as a member of a team, with great listening and communication skills (oral and written) </li><li>An interest in building a career in environmental commodity markets </li><li>Bachelor's degree in business management, environmental sciences, finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience </li></ul>How We Define Success In this role, you'll be working collaboratively with the Carbon Markets team to achieve their strategic goals. Your success will be measured by your progress in the following areas and timeframes: Within the First 30 Days: <ul><li>Gain a solid understanding of the Carbon Markets team's function within 3Degrees' overall business strategy </li><li>Become familiar with key stakeholders and team members across Trading, Product Management, Contracts, and Trade Operations </li><li>Begin building foundational knowledge of our internal database and portfolio management tools </li></ul>Within the First 90 Days: <ul><li>Demonstrate proficiency in entering deals into our internal system and accurately manage related data points (inventory control, supply assignments, deliveries etc.) </li><li>Develop a strong grasp of the carbon credit market, including the products we trade and their functionalities </li><li>Effectively contribute to team discussions by providing informed insights based on your growing knowledge </li></ul>Within the First 6 Months: <ul><li>Become a reliable resource for the team, independently completing tasks related to portfolio management, reporting, and transaction execution (with minimal supervision) </li><li>Possess a comprehensive understanding of all internal systems and processes used by the Environmental Markets team </li><li>Leverage your data analysis skills to contribute meaningfully to reporting initiatives and support market strategy development </li></ul>Within the First Year: <ul><li>Achieve mastery of relevant portfolio management functions, report preparation, and optimization tools </li><li>Consistently deliver high-quality work that contributes to the success of the Trading and Product Management teams </li><li>Proactively identify areas for improvement and suggest innovative solutions that enhance workflow efficiency </li></ul>Compensation & Benefits <ul><li>Compensation: The starting base pay for this position is $100,800 to $150,000 in the US. The base pay is dependent upon many factors such as location, transferable or job-related skills, work experience, relevant training, business needs, and market demands. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. The total compensation package for the successful candidate in this role may exceed the base pay as it includes other incentive pay. </li><li> Benefits: this position is eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, flexible paid time off and more. An overview of the benefits available for this position can be found here. </li><li>Supplemental Pay: this position is eligible for discretionary bonus programs including the company’s profit sharing program and an annual performance bonus based on personal, department and company goals. This compensation and benefits information is based on 3Degrees’ good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future. </li></ul>OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND EQUITY 3Degrees is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where different perspectives contribute to better solutions. 3Degrees welcomes people regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other category protected by law.

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