Sales & Trading DACH

About Marex

Marex Group plc is a diversified global financial services platform, providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients in the energy, commodities and financial markets. It listed on Nasdaq Global Select Market in April 2024. With more than 35 offices in Europe, US and APAC, it has unique access across markets with significant share globally both on and off exchange. The depth of knowledge amongst its teams and divisions provides its customers with clear advantage, and its technology-led service provides access to all major exchanges, order-flow management via screen, voice and DMA, plus award-winning data, insights and analytics. 

For more information visit www.marex.com

Role Summary 

Playing a pivotal part in the Environmental desk to drive sustainability and promote environmentally responsible practices globally. The Sales-Trader will be responsible for managing and expanding the portfolio of environmental products. The role involves executing trades, developing client relationships and providing market insights.
CSC Commodities offers the opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic and impactful segment of the financial markets, playing a crucial part in the transition towards a sustainable and low-carbon economy in the DACH Region.

Department description

The CSC Environmental desk is a high growth team within a much larger and more established business in Marex. The existing network and infrastructure provided by our parent entity provides the right candidate with the ideal opportunity to progress quickly in a fast-paced environment.

This role covers the function within the CSC Environmental department.

Responsibilities 

• Trading and Execution: Execute trades in carbon credits, renewable energy certificates and / or biogas certificates in compliance with market regulations and company policies.
• Client Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and proactively identify new business opportunities with the DACH region. Provide client with market insights, trading strategies and tailored solutions to meet their environmental compliance and sustainability goals.
• Market Analysis and Research: Stay updated on market trends, regulatory changes, and economic developments in the environmental sector, particularly in the DACH countries. Conduct market research and analysis to identify trading opportunities and support the development of new products.
• Business Development: Collaborate with the business development team to identify and pursue new clients and market segments. Contribute to the strategic planning and growth initiatives of the environmental products division.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all trading activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements and internal risk management policies. Keep abreast of changes in environmental regulation and standard, particularly those affecting the DACH markets.

• Reporting and Documentation; Maintain accurate records of trades, client interactions, and market research. Prepare regular reports and presentations for Senior Management, highlighting market trends, trading performance, and business opportunities.

• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with internal teams, including sales, trading, research, and risk management, to ensure seamless execution and delivery of client solutions. Communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders, providing clear and timely information on market developments and trading activities.

The Company may require you to carry out other duties from time to time

Skills and Experience 

• Proactive mindset in keeping up to date with market regulations and incorporating into role efficiently.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationship.
• In depth knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements in the environmental sector.
• Insight into the economic and regulatory environment of the Nordic countries, including local market drivers and trends.
• Ability to assess and manage trading risk effectively, including understanding of hedging strategies.
• Capability to develop and implement effective trading strategies in environmental markets.
• Knowledge of the underlying products at Marex within the Environmental and Renewable remit.
• Up to date knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements in the environmental sector, particularly in the DACH Region.

Competencies

• Excellent verbal written and communication skills.
• A collaborative team player, that is approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment.
• Demonstrates curiosity.
• Proven experience in sales trading, preferably environmental products or commodities. Familiarity with DACH markets is highly desirable.
• Understanding of carbon market, renewable energy certificates and other environmental products.
• Excels at building relationships, networking and influencing others
• Strategic collaborator with insight and agility, able to anticipate future challenges, ensuring operational effectiveness

Skills and Experience

• Proactive mindset in keeping up to date with market regulations and incorporating into role efficiently.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationship.
• In depth knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements in the environmental sector.
• Insight into the economic and regulatory environment of the Nordic countries, including local market drivers and trends.
• Ability to assess and manage trading risk effectively, including understanding of hedging strategies.
• Capability to develop and implement effective trading strategies in environmental markets.
• Knowledge of the underlying products at Marex within the Environmental and Renewable remit.
• Up to date knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements in the environmental sector, particularly in the DACH Region.

Conduct Rules 

You must: 

• Act with integrity 

• Act with due skill, care and diligence 

• Be open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators 

• Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly 

• Observe proper standard of market conduct 

• Act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers 

Company Values  

Acting as a role model for the values of the Company: 

Respect - Clients are at the heart of our business, with superior execution and superb client service the foundation of the firm. We respect our clients and always treat them fairly. 

Integrity - Doing business the right way is the only way. We hold ourselves to a high ethical standard in everything we do – our clients expect this and we demand it of ourselves. 

Collaborative - We work in teams - open and direct communication and the willingness to work hard and collaboratively are the basis for effective teamwork. Working well with others is necessary for us to succeed at what we do. 

Developing our People - Our people are the basis of our competitive advantage. We look to “grow our own” and make Marex the place ambitious, hardworking, talented people choose to build their careers. 

Adaptable and Nimble - Our size and flexibility is an advantage. We are big enough to support our client’s various needs, and adaptable and nimble enough to respond quickly to changing conditions or requirements. A non-bureaucratic, but well controlled environment fosters initiative as well as employee satisfaction. 

Marex is fully committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to the company. 

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