Senior Power Trader
Axpo Solutions AG – 5400 Baden (AG)
Responsibilities
* Design, execute, and refine proprietary trading strategies that drive consistent profitability within our internal risk frameworks.
* Trade short- and long-term contracts across the CWE region, specifically focusing on France, Germany, and beyond, powered by your own market view.
* Capture cross-commodity opportunities in Gas, Coal, CO₂, and Power spreads by using options expertise to turn volatility into value and actively manage flexibility.
* Navigate major exchanges—EEX, EPEX SPOT, Nord Pool, GME, OTE, PXE, and HUPX—with precision and creativity.
* Participate in cross-border auctions and power tenders, turning volatility into opportunity.
Qualifications
* Minimum of 5 years in European Power trading, with at least 4 years of proven success specifically within the CWE markets. Disciplined drawdown management.
* Comprehensive understanding of the European energy transition, including renewables penetration, thermal merit orders, and cross-border flow dynamics.
* A Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
* Strong quantitative mindset; proficiency in Python or SQL highly preferred for data analysis and back-testing strategies.
* Languages: English (must) and German, French, or Italian (advantage).
Personal Attributes
* A genuinely entrepreneurial mindset—think in risk‑reward, not job descriptions.
* Composure under pressure, fluent analytics, and strategic agility.
Team
Join a group of seasoned professionals who trade ideas as actively as they do power. Our desk thrives on curiosity, rigor, and integrity—where independent thinking meets collective excellence. If you’re ready to shape the next chapter of proprietary energy trading, this is your stage.
Job Details
* Work location 5400 Baden (AG)
* Workload 100%
* Employment start By agreement
* Employment duration Permanent
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