Senior Power Trader (f/m/d)

About the Position

Shape the future of energy trading with us. Own your book, drive your strategies, and make an impact across European power and fuel markets - within a team that values expertise, initiative, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• A university or technical college degree, along with at least 5 years of professional power trading experience and a 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
• A confident, independent decision-maker who stays composed under pressure and enjoys collaborative exchange with peers
• Fluent in English; German, French, or Italian are a plus

We Offer

• Working Hours: Enjoy flexible working hours and the option to work up to 50% remotely – for the perfect work-life balance.
• Generous pension plan: We pay 60% of your pension contributions - for a secure future.
• Health comes first: 100% continued payment of salary in the event of illness or accident and access to an exclusive mental health platform with five free sessions with a psychologist.
• Parental leave: 16 weeks maternity leave (100% continued pay) and 10 days paternity leave (100% continued pay) to spend valuable time with your family.
• Support for your family: Up to 20% reimbursement of childcare costs (max. CHF 4,800 per year).
• Exclusive discounts: Attractive discounts on petrol, insurance, and mobile telephony with partner companies such as Shell, Avia, Sunrise, and Swisscom.
• Public transportation: No problem: with the SwissPass (max. CHF 190) you can get from A to B at a reasonable price.

About the Company

Axpo's ambition is to provide society with a sustainable future through innovative energy solutions. Axpo is the largest Swiss producer of renewable energy and an international pioneer in energy trading and the marketing of solar and wind power. More than 7,500 employees combine experience and know-how with a passion for innovation and the joint search for ever better solutions. Axpo relies on innovative technologies to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers in over 30 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Founded in 1908, Axpo is committed to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.