Sales & Trading Analyst - Carbon Derivatives

McGill St Laurent • Montreal, QC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

MSL Climate is the environmental markets division of McGill St-Laurent. We operate across regulated and voluntary carbon markets, helping clients navigate complex environmental products while developing internal trading and market strategies. We are building a team at the intersection of market analysis, quantitative research, and commercial execution, with a clear objective: develop future Carbon Traders from within. You will work closely with and report to the Senior Compliance Carbon Trader, gaining direct exposure to market analysis, strategy development, and commercial execution. As an Analyst, you will develop the market, quantitative, and commercial skills required to build trading strategies, identify opportunities, and contribute directly to revenue generation.

Requirements

• Strong academic background (Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field)
• Proven experience with data cleaning, analysis, and time-series handling and statistical modelling.
• Ability to quickly absorb complex information and deliver relevant analysis in context.
• Solid understanding of financial modelling, forecasting, optimization, and derivatives markets.
• Proficiency in Excel, Python & SQL
• High ownership mindset: autonomy and a strong problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
• Excellent communication skill
• Bilingual (French & English)
• Based in Montreal

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity for complex, niche markets
• Ability to turn analysis into actionable strategies
• Strong ownership mindset
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to turn market insights into trading opportunities
• Interest in developing commercial relationships
• Interest in evolving toward a trading role with P&L responsibility

Responsibilities

• Support the development and continuous improvement of carbon trading strategies
• Conduct in-depth analysis of regulated carbon markets to identify trading opportunities and market inefficiencies
• Perform quantitative research, backtesting, and risk/return analysis
• Build and improve pricing models, forecasting tools, and scenario analysis frameworks
• Develop dashboards, risk indicators, and decision-support tools for the trading team
• Clean, structure, and automate market data and reporting workflows using Python, SQL, and Excel
• Write and publish a weekly newsletter on regulated carbon markets
• Build relationships with clients, counterparties, and market participants while supporting commercial discussions
• Identify new trading and business opportunities through proactive outreach and market research
• Contribute directly to the team's trading performance and P&L

Benefits

• Comprehensive group insurance
• Opportunity to contribute to a retirement savings plan (RRSP)
• Vacation policy starting on day one
• Public transit incentive program
• "Give & Match" charitable program
• Modern office featuring a lounge, gym, golf simulator, locker rooms, and showers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level