About the Company
dClimate builds data infrastructure to power a decentralized climate information ecosystem. The ecosystem unlocks the power of data to help builders advance climate action around the world. By making essential information about our planet more accessible, available, and accountable as a public good, dClimate opens new possibilities for communities not just to understand the impact of climate change where they live, but provide critical infrastructure to turn raw data into actionable insights, tooling, and intelligence for enabling long-term financial and physical resilience and sustainability.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced professional to lead our efforts in global carbon markets and project origination. The ideal candidate should have a background working in or have expertise in the voluntary carbon market (VCM), project development, carbon financing, ESG, Sustainability, and green finance. With a deep understanding of the VCM, carbon credit issuance, and the market structure for carbon financing, you will play a critical role in driving our company's growth and strategy in the carbon financing space.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute our carbon markets strategy, including market analysis and project origination:
- Originate, structure, and execute carbon finance transactions, including project finance, carbon credit issuance, and ESG-linked financing
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the carbon market, including project developers, carbon credit issuers, registries, verifiers, and investors
- Manage due diligence processes for carbon finance transactions
- Stay abreast of regulatory developments in the carbon markets and advise the company on the implications for our business
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and implement sustainability initiatives
- Proactively educate dClimate team on new or developing standards, best practice or expert guidance, and lead incorporation into existing processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as environmental science, finance, or business
- At least 5-7 years of experience in the carbon market, project development/carbon financing, ESG/Sustainability, or green finance
- Proven track record of originating, executing, and closing carbon finance transactions
- In-depth understanding of the VCM, carbon credit issuance, and the market structure for carbon financing
- Understanding of carbon accounting and utilization of carbon credits in decarbonization roadmaps.
- Excellent analytical, financial modeling, and project management skills