Director, Regulatory – Carbon
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