Manager - Carbon Markets

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning and Advisory
• Develop tailored strategies and roadmaps for clients to manage their carbon footprint, including identifying opportunities for carbon offsetting and reduction in the Indian market
• Conduct feasibility assessments for clients looking to enter the Indian carbon market, including analyzing market trends, policy developments, and regulatory requirements
• Provide informed recommendations to clients on carbon pricing, carbon credits, and other market-based mechanisms for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
• Carbon Market Analysis
• Conduct in-depth analysis of the Indian carbon market, including supply and demand dynamics, market trends, and regulatory frameworks
• Analyze historical and projected data on carbon credits, including Certified Emission Reductions (CERs), Verified Emission Reductions (VERs), and other market-based instruments
• Identify opportunities for clients to generate and trade carbon credits, including through the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) and other international carbon market mechanisms
• Policy and Regulatory Analysis
• Stay up-to-date with Indian and international carbon market policies, regulations, and incentives, and provide strategic advice to clients on navigating regulatory frameworks to optimize carbon market opportunities
• Analyze the impact of policy developments, such as the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme and the National Clean Energy Fund, on the Indian carbon market
• Carbon Credit Project Development and Verification
• Assist clients in developing and verifying carbon credits, including conducting baseline studies, monitoring and reporting emissions reductions, and ensuring compliance with international carbon market standards
• Collaborate with clients to identify opportunities for carbon credit generation, including through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other greenhouse gas reduction projects
• Prepare Project Design Documents (PDDs) and other relevant documents required for the development of carbon offset projects, including:
  • Project Idea Notes (PINs)
  • Project Implementation Reports (PIRs)
  • Monitoring Reports
  • Verification Reports
• Ensure that all project documentation is compliant with relevant national and international carbon market standards, such as the CCTS, CDM and VCS
• Collaborate with clients to develop project proposals, including project descriptions, budgets, and timelines
• Financial Modelling
• Develop financial models to assess the viability of carbon offset projects, including calculating the net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and payback period of projects
• Conduct sensitivity analyses to test the robustness of project financials to changes in key assumptions, such as carbon credit prices and project costs

• Identify opportunities for clients to optimize the financial performance of their carbon offset projects, including through revenue streams, cost savings, and financing options

• Regulatory, Commercial and Financial Due Diligence

• Analyze bid opportunities for carbon offset projects, including requests for proposals (RFPs), tenders, and competitive bidding processes
• Develop competitive bidding strategies for clients, considering market dynamics, client capabilities, and value proposition
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prepare bid proposals, ensuring compliance with technical specifications, commercial requirements, and contractual terms
• Provide transaction advisory services to clients, including negotiating contracts, conducting due diligence, and closing deals
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Collaborate with government agencies, industry associations, research institutions, and other key stakeholders to foster strategic partnerships and drive collaborative initiatives in the carbon market space
• Engage with clients, investors, and other market participants to promote the development of the Indian carbon market and identify opportunities for growth
• Thought Leadership
• Stay abreast of industry advancements and technological innovations in the carbon market domain
• Contribute to the development of thought leadership content, whitepapers, and industry reports to showcase expertise and establish the organization as a leader in the field

Qualifications:

• MBA/ Master's degree in engineering, renewable energy, environmental science, or a related field
• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience in renewable energy consulting, project development, or a similar role
• Good understanding of national and international carbon markets, low-carbon energy technologies, carbon emission offset methodologies
• Strong knowledge of emission reduction and renewable energy policies, regulations, and market dynamics at the local, regional, and international levels
• Experience in working with multi/bi-lateral institutions in their clean energy initiatives
• Good understanding and working experience in carrying out assignments in the green hydrogen/ green ammonia, energy storage, renewable energy as well as electric vehicle infrastructure
• Proven track record in leading and delivering consulting projects on time and within budget
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities
• Proficiency in financial modeling and project valuation techniques
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple stakeholders.