Executive Director Head of Carbon Markets

About the role

The Executive Director – Head of Carbon Markets will lead the development and expansion of FAB’s carbon markets franchise across both compliance and voluntary segments. Reporting to senior commodity desk leadership, the role combines market origination, trading, risk management and client relationship responsibilities within the UAE carbon ecosystem.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and grow FAB’s carbon markets franchise in compliance and voluntary markets.
• Represent FAB in UAE carbon ecosystem working groups and external forums.
• Design and deliver carbon product offerings for regional and global clients.
• Partner with sales, coverage, ESG and other product teams to align client strategies.
• Trade, price and risk‑manage carbon compliance programs (ETS) and carbon offset transactions.
• Generate P&L through expert knowledge of carbon market dynamics.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, counterparties and market participants.
• Support the creation of a carbon flow business and manage desk risk within established limits.

Required profile

• Extensive senior‑level experience in carbon markets, environmental product trading or related commodity desks.
• Proven track record of originating, pricing and managing risk on carbon compliance and offset transactions.
• Strong understanding of both compliance (ETS) and voluntary carbon market mechanisms.
• Ability to work closely with sales, ESG and product teams to develop integrated solutions.
• Demonstrated capability to generate revenue and manage desk risk within set limits.

Required skills