Senior Gas Trader
Workload: 100%
Join Axpo as a Senior Gas Trader and play a pivotal role in our Gas Proprietary Trading team. Leverage your extensive experience and expertise in European or global gas markets to generate maximum profit through proprietary trading activities. Collaborate closely with various departments and contribute to our dynamic and innovative trading strategies. If you are a creative problem-solver with a strong background in gas market fundamentals and a proven track record in trading, we want to hear from you!
What you will do:
- Maximize profit through proprietary trading activities and manage own and shared books.
- Conduct in-depth research of market fundamentals and quantitative models to inform trading decisions.
- Evaluate and monitor positions, identifying trading opportunities and risks.
- Adhere to defined limits and compliance standards, managing relationships with internal and external contacts.
- Assist in the implementation of back/mid office and risk processes to ensure efficient operations.
What you bring & who you are:
- Minimum of 5 years of trading experience in European or global gas markets.
- Detailed knowledge of gas market fundamentals with a focus on NWE or Asia.
- Proven experience with using options to complement trading strategies
- Positive track record in cross-commodity trading (oil, coal, power and emissions)
- Advanced programming skills in VBA, Python, or C# are a plus.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Strong problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and the ability to explain complex risks intuitively.
About the team:
Our team is dedicated to achieving excellence in gas proprietary trading by leveraging our deep market insights and innovative trading strategies. We work closely with various departments across Axpo, including gas operations in Baden and Sofia, and the origination department in Europe. Our collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement enable us to maximize trading opportunities and deliver outstanding results. Join us and be part of a team that values expertise, creativity, and strategic thinking.
