Trading Desk Associate
Listed on 2026-09-19
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Finance & Banking
Risk Manager/Analyst
London, United Kingdom | Posted on 10/08/2026
Redshaw Advisors is an award-winning provider of insight advisory and procurement services in both mandatory and voluntary environmental markets. Our insight and advisory business is primarily focused on helping companies, governments, and investors around the world understand the current and prospective rules, business practices, and trends within environmental markets, as well as the price drivers of instruments traded within these markets. By joining Redshaw Advisors, you will have the opportunity to play apivotal role in shaping the future of environmental markets and contribute to amore sustainable economy through impactful market participation and innovation.
Position Summary:We have a unique opportunity for an Execution Trader to joinour dynamic and growing team focused on environmental markets. This role isideal for a talented and ambitious individual eager to develop risk management and trading skills. You will be mentored by our experienced trading team and gain invaluable insights into carbon markets and trading. The successful candidate willbe customer focused, process driven, have, an interest in environmental markets,and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:Trade Execution
- Workwith suppliers to execute trades during market hours (07:00-17:00)
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness in all trading activities
- Book trades executed on behalf of the Business Development Managers
- Sendout post-trade documentation
- Liaise with clients to chase outstanding approvals, documents, payments and deliveries
- Monitor and manage trading positions to maximise profitability and minimise risk
- Oversee cash flow to ensure sufficient liquidity for trading operations
- Managethe financial aspects of trading activities including margin requirements and settlement processes
- Buildand maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Assistthe sales team in client meetings and presentations
- Provide market insights and advice to clients
- Conduct market research and analysis to inform client trading strategies
- Stay informed of market trends, news, and economic factors affecting themarket
- Provide daily price development and market exposure updates to internal stakeholders
- Assistin the onboarding of new clients, including document review, sanctions screening and ensuring all trading activities comply with relevant regulations andcompany policies.
- Identify,escalate and mitigate trading risks
- Maintain accurate records of all trading activities
- Comprehensive training and support to help you realize your potential in a fast-paced commercial environment
- Development of expertise in global environmental markets, enabling you to execute trades,manage risk, and assist sales teams with market knowledge
- Opportunities to participate in industry conferences and represent Redshaw Advisors
- Exposure to diverse challenges and acquisition of valuable skills
- Competitive salary (based on experience), bonus scheme, and pension contributions
- Adaptable,self-starting, and energetic individual
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
- Abilityto perform under pressure and manage high-value transactions
- Independent decision-making skills combined with a collaborative approach to achieving consensus
- Alignment with our core values of honesty and integrity
- Salaryand performance-based incentives
- Flexible/Hybrid work arrangements (3 days in office/2 days WFH)
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development in an ambitious organisation
- Exposure to cutting-edge developments in the environmental markets
- Dynamic and collaborative work environment in the heart of London's global financial centre
- Private healthcare
- Mental health and wellbeing assistance
- 25days holiday
Join us at Redshaw Advisors and be part of a team that isdriving positive change in the world through innovative environmental market solutions.
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