Power Trader (f/m/d)
Workload: 80-100%
Axpo is seeking a skilled Power Trader to join our dynamic team. This role involves executing and managing trading activities across various markets, including Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, and Austria, as well as in fuel markets such as TTF, CO2, and API2. The ideal candidate will leverage Axpo's robust programming infrastructure and collaborative tools to develop systematic trading models and innovative strategies, contributing significantly to our trading operations.
- Strategy Development and Implementation of Models: Craft and execute profitable trading strategies ranging from spot markets up to 2 years ahead, utilizing systematic models that integrate both fundamental and technical analysis.
- Portfolio Management: Oversee trading portfolios focused on power markets in Switzerland, Germany, France, Italy, and Austria, and fuel markets. Utilize futures, forwards, profiles, VPPs, and options.
- Asset Monetization: Preserve and maximize the value of positions from production in the forward trading area, optimizing the flexibility of power plants, whether fully or partially owned.
- Market Access for Sales and Origination: Facilitate market access for sales and origination teams, aligning strategies with market opportunities.
- Initiative, resilience, strong performance and implementation capabilities, problem-solving skills, and psychological stress resistance. High result orientation and interdisciplinary thinking are crucial.
- Fundamental knowledge of continental electricity and global commodity markets. Experience in developing, programming, documenting, and implementing trading systems. Skills in quantitative analysis, particularly in machine learning techniques and modern algorithmic methods.
- Higher education from a university or technical college. At least 3 years of professional experience in the energy sector.
- Strong programming skills, preferably in Python.
- Fluent in German and English.
Join a collaborative team of traders and analysts, working closely with other trading desks and middle and back-office teams. Our team fosters an environment where innovative ideas and strategies are encouraged and supported, contributing to Axpo's success in the dynamic energy trading market. We prioritize teamwork, professional development, and a supportive work culture to achieve our goals together.