As a joint venture of the NYSE Euronext and Caisse des Dépôts, BlueNext benefits from the international reach of NYSE Euronext and its know-how in market operation, combined with the acknowledged expertise of Caisse des Dépôts in carbon financing, in particular as regard technology for the administration of allowances and registries.

One of the key drivers of the BlueNext growth plan is the development of new Environmental products and services for their membership to trade on the exchange. With the expected expansion of the EUETS, and the development of environmental markets a key feature of the post-Kyoto talks, the need to have more sophisticated structured products and services becomes increasingly important.

As an experienced structurer or product developer within a trading institution or exchange this candidate will be excited at the prospect of maintaining a close overview of the environmental finance sector to see where opportunities for innovative products and services lie. With the chance to work within a new and growing market, this influential role within BlueNext will provide an opening to liaise with clients and exchange members and help to build a growing business in this dynamic space.

ROLE AND DUTIES

• Develop product and services strategy
• The design, development and launching of new products and services.
• Following market developments to proactively position products and services to meet current and future membership demand.
• Product and services research
• Coordination of the projects
• Internal and external product training
• Participation and speeches to conferences and seminars
• Paris based, but travel globally as required

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Graduate degree or equivalent in relevant field and relevant years of experience
• Familiarity and experience in climate change policy, emissions trading, and/or commodity markets
• Project management experience
• Experience in structured products
• Superior research and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to assume initiative, work independently and work as a part of international project team
• Advanced Organizational skills, ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

SALARY

Base dependent on experience + Excellent Bonus Opportunity

Location: Paris

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE IN ENGLISH

For further information please contact our retained search consultants:

Mike O’Neill

DNA Search

Senior Associate

Environmental and Emerging Energy Markets

0207 796 5832

Mike.ONeill@dnamarkets.com

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