This is a full-time role for an experienced manager in clean energy regulation, responsible for ensuring that ACT can develop innovative new market-based products, suitable for the region, that enable end-to-end, sustainable decarbonization. Reporting to the Global Director, R&D and Sustainability. The role is based in Amsterdam, and requires occasional travel, both within Europe and to other destinations. In essence, your role involves:
- Develop and deliver a complex portfolio of innovative products for EMEA that is informed by regional and national regulatory developments and sustainability standards and guidance. The emphasis is on Europe.
- Manage and develop of a team of experts in regulation and environmental product development that is focused on the EMEA region.
- Develop and share regulatory intelligence and deep technical understanding of supply/demand fundamentals of carbon and renewable energy markets with internal and external stakeholders.
- Facilitate transactions, support commercial teams, and provide input into industry and regulatory processes.
- Collaborate globally on product development with other regional R&D teams, and other teams within ACT as appropriate.
- Represent ACT at eg, trade association meetings, exhibitions, and conferences.
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes:
- 10+ years’ work experience that provides a deep understanding of clean energy regulation markets in the region – renewable energy, fuels, and carbon markets.
- High commercial acumen with a strong track record of using regulations to inform the development of new products.
- Proven ability to develop, motivate, and nurture a talented team of specialists
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A commercial and creative mindset, strong collaboration skills
- Fluency in English is expected; additional fluency in French, German, or Italian is helpful.
- University educated, ideally with post-graduate qualification having a strong analytical component
If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of work experience in clean energy regulation markets
- Strong commercial acumen in product development
- Experience in management and team development
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Fluency in English; fluency in French, German, or Italian preferred
- University education with post-graduate qualification
What We Do
ACT is the world’s leading provider of market-based sustainability solutions. As enablers of the global energy transition, ACT helps organizations hit their climate targets, no matter how ambitious. Since 2009, ACT has become a trusted brand in high-impact climate projects, green electricity markets, renewable energies and energy efficiency, emission allowances and carbon offsets. With a growing portfolio of over 70 products in 40 plus countries, ACT’s consultants in Amsterdam, Shanghai, New York and Paris deliver bespoke solutions backed up by unparalleled market knowledge. ACT builds its relationships on trust and fosters an entrepreneurial environment. In shaping environmental markets, ACT enables its partners to pursue sustainable futures.
