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Patch

Supply Partnerships Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Experience in carbon trading or commercialization at a developer, bank, commodities house, or asset manager is a plus. * Strong network and credibility with developers, financiers, and traders.

Engelhart

Junior Quantitative Developer

New York, NY

$150K - $180K/yr

Support the West Power and Carbon trading desks by working closely with quant researchers to productionize, optimize and support ML-based models relied upon by traders and analysts. * Enhance and ...

Dow Jones

Reporter - Carbon Markets

Houston, TX · Remote

$70K - $90K/yr

As an OPIS Carbon Markets Reporter, you will collect and analyze carbon credit trade data to assess daily pricing indexes for voluntary and U.S. compliance carbon markets. You will contribute to spot ...

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Engelhart

Junior Quantitative Developer

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

Support the West Power and Carbon trading desks by working closely with quant researchers to productionize, optimize and support ML-based models relied upon by traders and analysts. * Enhance and ...

Yurok Tribe (CA)

Carbon Credit Project Manager

Klamath, CA · On-site

$61K - $102K/yr

... Trade Program protocols, tribal land management plans and agreements, tribal ordinances, and all other applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The Forest Carbon Project Manager will ...

Relevante, Inc.

Carbon Steel Pipe Welder

Glen Burnie, MD · On-site

$24 - $28/hr

Flexibility to work outside the trade, if welding work is not available. Requirements of the Carbon Steel Pipe Welder: * Own Transportation and willingness to work within the MAIC region (MD ...

bp

ST&S C&CM Manager - Chicago

Chicago, IL · On-site

$142K - $215K/yr

ST&S performs a critical role in integrating value chains across bp through our established oil, gas and financial trading businesses and new areas of growth like bioenergy, low carbon trading and ...

SANINC

Sales Trader

Chicago, IL

$175K/yr

Carbon Metal Shape : Flat Roll Compensation Range : $175K+ * 5+ years Outside Sales background required within metals industry * Steel trading experience preferred with focus of carbon flat roll ...

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How much do carbon trading jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for carbon trading in the United States is $18.21, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.79 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Carbon Trading position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Carbon Trading, you need a strong background in finance, environmental science, or economics, along with knowledge of carbon markets and regulations. Familiarity with trading platforms, data analytics software, and certification in carbon accounting or emissions trading (such as IETA or CFA certificates) is highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking, negotiation abilities, and effective communication skills help professionals excel when interacting with various stakeholders. These skills ensure accurate assessment and optimal trading of carbon credits, compliance with regulations, and successful collaboration within the fast-evolving environmental markets.

What is a Carbon Trading job?

A Carbon Trading job involves buying and selling carbon credits to help companies comply with emissions regulations or achieve sustainability goals. Professionals in this field analyze carbon markets, develop trading strategies, and ensure regulatory compliance. They may work for corporations, financial institutions, or environmental consultancies, facilitating transactions that support global carbon reduction efforts.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by professionals in carbon trading roles?

Professionals in carbon trading are responsible for analyzing market trends, executing carbon credit trades, monitoring regulatory changes, and ensuring compliance with emissions standards. They often collaborate with sustainability teams, financial analysts, legal advisors, and government agencies to facilitate and manage carbon transactions. A common challenge is staying updated with frequently changing international and regional regulations, as well as navigating market volatility. Those in this field must combine keen market insight with strong ethical standards to achieve successful, compliant trades that contribute to environmental goals.

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Infographic showing various Carbon Trading job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 92% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $37,874 per year, or $18.2 per hour.

Chief Revenue Officer Carbon Market

BlueGreen Water Technologies

Asheville, NC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Description: Chief Revenue Officer Carbon Market

USA -East Coast

Location: USA -East Coast

Reporting to: CEO


About BlueGreen Water Technologies

BlueGreen Water Technologies is dedicated to preserving and promoting life on Earth by restoring, safeguarding, and optimizing the health of water bodies worldwide. Through scientific innovation and deep-tech solutions, the company protects aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, and water-dependent economies.

Position Overview

BlueGreen Water Technologies is seeking a highly self-driven and commercially focused Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) to lead global revenue growth.

This is a highly hands-on executive role for a proven business builder and dealmaker who can personally originate, develop, negotiate, and close strategic commercial opportunities. The successful candidate will leverage an established network across carbon markets, climate finance, environmental commodities, sustainability organizations, utilities, governments, and corporate buyers to accelerate revenue growth and market adoption.

The CRO will be responsible for identifying and commercializing new revenue streams, expanding BlueGreen's presence in carbon and environmental markets, and building long-term strategic partnerships that generate measurable business and environmental impact.


Responsibilities:
  • Own global revenue, generating contracts and pipelines with a total value of $5-10 million within the first year. Forecast accuracy, with full accountability and achieving multi-year growth targets through hands-on execution.
  • Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and contribute to the company's growth strategy and commercial direction.
  • Develop commercial models, pricing strategies, and value propositions that drive customer adoption and long-term revenue growth.
  • Lead Go-To-Market execution for priority regions, customer segments, and solution offerings.
  • Develop relationships with carbon credit buyers, sustainability executives, carbon funds, project developers, climate-finance institutions, and environmental market stakeholders.
  • Identify and commercialize opportunities across carbon credits, carbon removal, environmental commodities, nature-based solutions, and sustainability programs.
  • Structure and negotiate carbon offtake agreements, environmental outcome contracts, and strategic commercial partnerships.
  • Drive market penetration in new and existing geographies.
  • Monitor customer needs, market trends, competitor activity, and procurement behavior to identify and capture growth opportunities.
  • Close high-value commercial agreements with enterprise, government, or strategic customers.
  • Develop revenue-generating pathways linked to environmental outcomes and sustainability programs

Job type:
Hybrid
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental or equivalent- An advanced degree is a plus.
  • 8+ years of experience as a CRO.
  • 5+ years of experience in carbon trading or an equivalent position in the carbon industry.
  • Strong understanding of the carbon market, executive-level network and direct access to decision-makers across carbon credit buyers, sustainability leaders, carbon funds, climate-finance institutions, environmental markets, corporate ESG organizations, utilities, and government agencies.
  • Demonstrated ability to directly access, engage, and close commercial agreements with carbon credit buyers and corporate sustainability decision-makers.
  • Proven experience developing and executing go-to-market strategies across multiple carbon market segments, including corporate buyers, carbon funds, climate-finance institutions, project developers, utilities, and government organizations.
  • Strong network of decision-makers across the voluntary and compliance carbon markets.
  • Proven track record of originating and closing carbon-related commercial transactions
  • Proven track record of building and scaling new business activities, markets, or commercial operations from the ground up.
  • Experience working with government agencies, municipalities, utilities, regulators, or other public-sector organizations.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Fluent English verbal and writing.
  • Experience commercializing innovative technology, environmental, infrastructure, SaaS, or sustainability solutions.
  • Experience leveraging AI tools for market intelligence, business development, and strategic planning.


EEOC=Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.