Director Carbon Markets - Decatur, IL

Position Summary
The Director of Carbon Markets is responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing ADM’s participation in carbon markets. This role will deeply understand the requirements, dynamics, and value drivers of relevant carbon markets; maintain a clear view of ADM’s carbon position; and commercialize carbon credits generated through ADM’s CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage) assets. The Director will provide leadership and strategic direction across carbon market activities and cross-functional teams. Success requires building new customers and new market pathways—domestically and abroad—to generate incremental value from ADM’s decarbonization portfolio through targeted messaging and commercial execution.

Key Responsibilities
Carbon Market Strategy & InsightsMonitor and interpret regulatory, voluntary, and compliance carbon market requirements relevant to ADM in the U.S. and internationally.Maintain a comprehensive view of ADM’s carbon credit generation, inventory, and forward position.Identify global market trends, credit quality attributes, and emerging opportunities to maximize the value of ADM-generated carbon credits.Commercial Execution & SalesDevelop new customer relationships across domestic and international carbon market segments.Execute sales of carbon credits with disciplined commercial strategy and appropriate risk management.Build and manage a pipeline of prospective buyers, negotiate commercial terms, and close transactions across diverse geographies.Create and refine customer-facing messaging tailored to specific market segments and regions.Internal Collaboration & Stakeholder EngagementCollaborate with internal teams (Sustainability, CCUS Operations, Legal, Finance, Corporate Communications) to support market entry strategies.Communicate market insights, pricing dynamics, and strategic implications to internal leadership.Support leadership in shaping ADM’s broader decarbonization monetization strategy.Represent ADM across a broad range of stakeholders, including registries, exchanges, brokers, and prospective offtakers.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field.10+ years of experience in commodity trading, merchandising, or commercial sales.Demonstrated ability to develop new customers and markets.Understanding of processing, logistics, and supply chain fundamentals.Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast‑evolving market with incomplete information.Strong communication skills to engage technical teams, commercial leaders, external customers, and executives.Preferred QualificationsExperience with international markets or globally traded commodities.Exposure to carbon markets, environmental commodities, or ESG‑related commercial structures.Familiarity with CCUS technologies and carbon credit methodologies.Experience in structured or regulated market environments.Excited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

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