Lars Petersen
About Lars Petersen
Lars Petersen serves as the Team Lead for Quant Analysts in Carbon Markets at ICIS, a position he has held since 2022. He has a strong academic background in engineering and renewable energy, complemented by extensive experience in the EU carbon market.
Work at ICIS
Lars Petersen has been serving as the Team Lead for Quant Analysts in the Carbon Markets division at ICIS since 2022. His role involves overseeing a team of analysts and contributing to the company's efforts in carbon market analysis. Prior to his current position, he worked at ICIS as an Analyst for the EU Carbon Market from 2016 to 2019, and then as a Senior Analyst from 2019 to 2022. His experience at ICIS has been focused on providing insights and data analysis related to carbon emissions and trading.
Education and Expertise
Lars Petersen holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Electrical Engineering from Fachhochschule Köln, where he studied from 2013 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Renewable Energy from Fachhochschule Flensburg, completing his studies there from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he studied at Tennessee Technological University for 11 months in 2014, achieving an A grade. His educational background supports his expertise in quantitative analysis and carbon markets.
Background
Before joining ICIS, Lars Petersen gained practical experience through various roles. He worked as a Working Student at TÜV Rheinland AG from 2012 to 2015, where he developed foundational skills in engineering and analysis. In 2015, he completed an internship at Tschach Solutions GmbH, which further enhanced his analytical capabilities. His diverse background in engineering and quantitative analysis has contributed to his current role in carbon markets.
Career Progression
Lars Petersen's career has shown a clear trajectory in the field of carbon market analysis. After starting as a Working Student at TÜV Rheinland AG, he transitioned to ICIS, where he initially worked as an Analyst for the EU Carbon Market. His performance led to a promotion to Senior Analyst, and eventually to his current position as Team Lead. This progression reflects his growing expertise and leadership within the carbon markets sector.