Job Description:

• Serve as the primary regulatory advisor to the Commercial team
• Monitor and analyze legislative, regulatory, and political developments affecting cap-and-trade carbon markets, clean fuel programs, RNG, and communicate business impacts
• Provide regulatory guidance and market intelligence to environmental products trading, RNG origination, and power trading teams
• Track and evaluate policy, legislative, and market developments across major North American carbon programs
• Evaluate regulatory programs across North America and determine impacts on carbon allowances, offsets, RNG, low-carbon fuel credits, environmental attributes, and trading activities
• Develop and advocate policy positions through regulatory proceedings, legislative processes, trade associations, and stakeholder engagements
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, policymakers, market administrators, industry stakeholders, and trade associations
• Serve on trade association and 501(c)(3) boards of directors
• Monitor regulatory reporting obligations and support preparation, verification, and submission of greenhouse gas reports
• Coordinate implementation of new regulatory requirements and communicate compliance obligations and operational impacts
• Oversee carbon allowance and credit transfer activities in the United States and Canada, including reporting and recordkeeping
• Prepare and submit agency reports, permits, and licenses
• Coordinate regulatory training
• Review rules affecting implementation of evaluated projects

Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Bachelor’s degree or higher required
• Minimum of 10 years industry experience in carbon markets
• In-depth technical and commercial understanding of carbon markets, including California cap-and-Invest, WA cap-and-Invest, RGGI, and/or Quebec cap and trade
• Good technical and commercial understanding of clean fuel programs, RNG markets, and greenhouse gas accounting frameworks
• Deep knowledge of existing and emerging regulations in the U.S. and Canada
• Familiarity with regulatory programs in Europe and Asia, including ability to assess commercial implications of proposed policy changes, is a plus
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas accounting methodologies, lifecycle carbon intensity frameworks, emissions reporting protocols, sustainability certification programs, and environmental claims requirements is a plus
• Proven ability to translate complex regulatory developments into actionable commercial recommendations and identify opportunities that create competitive advantage
• Strong strategic thinking skills, including ability to anticipate regulatory shifts and assess potential commercial impacts
• Appreciation of license to operate concerns and compliance
• Ability to build and foster relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to effectively operate within a challenging and dynamic work environment while managing competing priorities
• Fundamental understanding of regulatory processes and procedures
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs
• Company pension plan
• 401(k) plan
• Up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time
• Up to 11 paid holidays
• Parental leave: 16 weeks for birthing parents and 8 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses
• Discretionary long-term incentives for some roles
• Flexible working hours
• Possibility of remote/mobile working
• Annual performance related salary increase
• Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
• Training and development programs
• Diverse career opportunities in national and international teams