Senior Power Trader

Axpo Group

. Own and run an individually accountable trading book, with full responsibility for risk and P&L .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeBaden • SwitzerlandSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power trading with a strong track record in managing trading books and risk, utilizing quantitative analysis and algorithmic techniques. Capable of developing trading strategies and collaborating effectively with sales teams while mentoring junior traders.

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Power Trading ExperienceQuantitative AnalysisAlgorithmic Trading TechniquesFluent in EnglishContinental Electricity Markets Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Risk ManagementP&L ResponsibilityTrading Strategies DevelopmentMachine LearningSystematic TradingFundamentals-Driven TradingClient Flow PricingMarket Position ManagementIndependent Decision-MakingMentoring

Soft Skills

Collaborative ApproachConfidence Under Pressure

Industry Keywords

TTFCO2API2Core Market TradingSpot MarketsSwitzerlandGermanyFranceItalyAustria

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and run an individually accountable trading book, with full responsibility for risk and P&L
Develop and manage positions from spot markets to Y+4 across Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, and Austria
Trade fuel markets including TTF, CO2, and API2
Design and implement trading strategies using fundamentals-driven, systematic, algorithmic, and machine-learning methods
Maximize power plant flexibility and generate value from production within Core Market Trading
Provide client flow pricing and structured offerings in collaboration with Sales and Origination
Contribute to and challenge the team's collective market views
Mentor junior traders and analysts

Requirements

What you’ll need

University or technical college degree
At least 5 years of professional power trading experience
Demonstrable own-book track record
Strong knowledge of continental electricity markets and global commodity markets
Skills in quantitative analysis, ideally including machine learning and modern algorithmic techniques
Fluent in English
German, French, or Italian are a plus
Ability to make confident, independent decisions under pressure
Collaborative approach and interest in exchanging perspectives with peers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours and option to work up to 50% remotely
Company pays 60% of pension contributions
100% continued payment of salary in the event of illness or accident
Access to an exclusive mental health platform with five free sessions with a psychologist
16 weeks maternity leave with 100% continued pay
10 days paternity leave with 100% continued pay
Up to 20% reimbursement of childcare costs, maximum CHF 4,800 per year
Discounts on petrol, insurance, and mobile telephony with partner companies
SwissPass public transportation benefit, maximum CHF 190
Continuous learning and personal growth opportunities
International community involvement
Inclusive, non-discriminatory workplace culture