Director Carbon Markets - Chicago, IL or Decatur, IL

Company: Archer Daniels Midland
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Director Carbon Markets - Decatur, IL or Chciago, 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 & Insights Monitor 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 & Sales Develop 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 Engagement Collaborate 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 Qualifications Bachelor’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 Qualifications Experience 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. ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. REF:105604BR About ADM At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com. IncludingYou Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together. We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law Benefits and Perks Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including: Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable). Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection. Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares). Additional benefits include: Paid time off including paid holidays. Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave. Tuition assistance. Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs. *Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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