Who we are:  We're transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.What you will do:   Electra is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to shape how our clean iron technology connects to emerging environmental markets, standards, and policy frameworks. This role sits at the intersection of market development, policy, and commercial strategy — representing Electra externally while driving internal alignment on compliance, certification, and emissions accounting.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing and scaling markets for environmental commodities such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits, renewable energy certificates (RECs), or other low-carbon product attributes. They will bring both market fluency and strategic vision to position Electra as a leader in the emerging market of low-carbon materials. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>External Engagement &amp; Representation:  Manage relationships with emissions-standard bodies and organizations such as the Sustainable Steel Buyers Platform, First Movers Coalition, SteelZero, Responsible Steel and Clean Energy Buyers Alliance. Represent Electra in meetings, working groups, and public forums </li></ul><ul><li>Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs):  Lead the company’s EAC strategy, including contract structures, compliance oversight, and alignment with buyer and regulatory frameworks</li></ul><ul><li>Policy &amp; Regulatory Leadership:  Direct Electra’s work on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), engaging with partners, customers, and regulators to ensure compliance and shape future market design</li></ul><ul><li>Market Development &amp; Methodology Design:  Collaborate with third parties to define and validate methodologies for transacting EACs, and support commercial teams in structuring deals that reflect the value of our clean iron</li></ul><ul><li>Strategic Influence:  Serve as the company’s external voice in policy and standards discussions related to decarbonization, carbon accounting, and environmental markets </li></ul><ul><li>Internal Alignment:  Partner cross-functionally with commercial, legal, technical, and operations teams to ensure that external market frameworks are integrated into internal systems, data, and reporting processes</li></ul>What we need you to bring to the team:   <ul><li>12+ years of experience in environmental markets, sustainability, carbon management, or related fields.</li><li>Provides strategic vision, leadership, and direction across multiple functions to drive long-term company success and competitive positioning</li><li>Establishes and implements company-wide policies and practices, partnering with executive leadership to align organizational goals and functional execution</li><li>Shapes and executes strategy for environmental markets, sustainability, and carbon management, with a focus on scaling environmental credit mechanisms (e.g., SAF credits, renewable fuels, industrial EACs)</li><li>Engages with policymakers, regulatory bodies, and industry alliances to influence market frameworks and advance company and sector objectives</li><li>Applies deep knowledge of lifecycle emissions accounting, carbon border adjustment mechanisms, and market-based decarbonization tools to inform strategic decisions</li><li>Translates evolving regulatory and market conditions into actionable business and compliance strategies that support growth and resilience</li><li>Serves as a key external representative for the company, leveraging communication and negotiation skills to build credibility and influence high-level stakeholders</li></ul> <div><div>Compensation:   <ul><li>The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $200,000-$250,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education.  </li></ul>Benefits For You:  <ul><li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans </li><li>Reasonable use PTO </li><li>$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions (health savings account) </li></ul>Benefits For Your Family:  <ul><li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans </li><li>12 weeks of paid parental leave </li></ul>Benefits For Your Future:  <ul><li>401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one  </li><li>Eligibility for incentive stock options </li></ul> If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at <a href="mailto:careers@electra.earth">careers@electra.earth</a> We’re here to help.</div></div>

Electra is decarbonizing iron and steelmaking to eliminate 3.7 gigatons or 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions. Leveraging proven industrial-scale electrochemical and hydrometallurgical processes, and backed by leading sustainability-focused venture capitalists, our team is developing lower cost, scalable solutions utilizing renewable energy to forge a cleaner, greener future for the trillion-dollar steel industry. With a uniquely collaborative culture, endless passion for developing disruptive technologies, and the opportunity to revolutionize carbon-intensive manufacturing industries, careers at Electra offer challenge, reward, and the chance to bring to market solutions that dramatically improve the health of the planet.

Senior Director, Regulatory Policy & Markets

Who we are:&nbsp;&nbsp;We're transforming one of the world’s oldest industries with cutting-edge technology and an innovative approach. Backed by top-tier investors and recognized by Time as one of the "best Inventions of 2024" and Fast Company as one of 2024's "Next Big Things in Tech", Electra is scaling rapidly and we're looking for bold, driven individuals to help us reshape the future of iron production. If you're ready to make a real impact in a company that's redefining heavy industry for a cleaner, smarter world, we want to hear from you.What you will do: &nbsp;&nbsp;Electra is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to shape how our clean iron technology connects to emerging environmental markets, standards, and policy frameworks. This role sits at the intersection of market development, policy, and commercial strategy — representing Electra externally while driving internal alignment on compliance, certification, and emissions accounting.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience developing and scaling markets for environmental commodities such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) credits, renewable energy certificates (RECs), or other low-carbon product attributes. They will bring both market fluency and strategic vision to position Electra as a leader in the emerging market of low-carbon materials.&nbsp;Responsibilities include:<ul><li>External Engagement &amp; Representation:&nbsp; Manage relationships with emissions-standard bodies and organizations such as the Sustainable Steel Buyers Platform, First Movers Coalition, SteelZero, Responsible Steel and Clean Energy Buyers Alliance. Represent Electra in meetings, working groups, and public forums&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Environmental Attribute Certificates (EACs):&nbsp; Lead the company’s EAC strategy, including contract structures, compliance oversight, and alignment with buyer and regulatory frameworks</li></ul><ul><li>Policy &amp; Regulatory Leadership:&nbsp; Direct Electra’s work on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), engaging with partners, customers, and regulators to ensure compliance and shape future market design</li></ul><ul><li>Market Development &amp; Methodology Design:&nbsp; Collaborate with third parties to define and validate methodologies for transacting EACs, and support commercial teams in structuring deals that reflect the value of our clean iron</li></ul><ul><li>Strategic Influence:&nbsp; Serve as the company’s external voice in policy and standards discussions related to decarbonization, carbon accounting, and environmental markets&nbsp;</li></ul><ul><li>Internal Alignment:&nbsp; Partner cross-functionally with commercial, legal, technical, and operations teams to ensure that external market frameworks are integrated into internal systems, data, and reporting processes</li></ul>What we need you to bring to the team:&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>12+ years of experience in environmental markets, sustainability, carbon management, or related fields.</li><li>Provides strategic vision, leadership, and direction across multiple functions to drive long-term company success and competitive positioning</li><li>Establishes and implements company-wide policies and practices, partnering with executive leadership to align organizational goals and functional execution</li><li>Shapes and executes strategy for environmental markets, sustainability, and carbon management, with a focus on scaling environmental credit mechanisms (e.g., SAF credits, renewable fuels, industrial EACs)</li><li>Engages with policymakers, regulatory bodies, and industry alliances to influence market frameworks and advance company and sector objectives</li><li>Applies deep knowledge of lifecycle emissions accounting, carbon border adjustment mechanisms, and market-based decarbonization tools to inform strategic decisions</li><li>Translates evolving regulatory and market conditions into actionable business and compliance strategies that support growth and resilience</li><li>Serves as a key external representative for the company, leveraging communication and negotiation skills to build credibility and influence high-level stakeholders</li></ul>&nbsp;<div><div>Compensation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $200,000-$250,000 and may be more or less depending upon skills, experience, and education. &nbsp;</li></ul>Benefits For You:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance plans&nbsp;</li><li>Reasonable use PTO&nbsp;</li><li>$1,800 in annual employer HSA contributions&nbsp;(health savings account)&nbsp;</li></ul>Benefits For Your Family:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>100% paid premiums across all medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine plans&nbsp;</li><li>12 weeks of paid parental leave&nbsp;</li></ul>Benefits For Your Future: &nbsp;<ul><li>401k with up to 5% matching contributions which vest 100% on day one&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Eligibility for incentive stock options&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, reach out to us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:careers@electra.earth">careers@electra.earth</a>&nbsp;We’re&nbsp;here to help.</div></div>&nbsp;

Senior Director, Regulatory Policy & Markets

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