Job opportunity

Head of Climate Certificates & Dry Bulk Trading

Axpo Solutions AG Baden April 23, 2026

Join Axpo as Head of Climate Certificates & Dry Bulk Trading

Take the lead in a high-performing team within the rapidly evolving carbon and fuels market. In this pivotal role, you will take financial proprietary positions and expand trading activities on a regional scale.

What You Will Do:

  • Take proprietary trading positions in emissions allowances, climate certificates, and related fuels, including coal.
  • Lead and integrate a team of traders and analysts, fostering effective knowledge transfer.
  • Expand trading activities into new regions (e.g. Asia, US) and related products (e.g. freight).
  • Support other desks by providing market access for hedging purposes.
  • Further develop in-house models and enhance fundamental market forecasting, collaborating with our other trading and analytics desks.
  • Actively contribute to the Management Team of the division Merchant Trading to help shape the broader strategic direction and growth of the division.

What You Bring & Who You Are:

  • Master’s or PhD in business or natural sciences.
  • Several years of experience in a commodities trading role within a bank, trading house, fund, or utility.
  • Proven track record of strong PnL performance.
  • Expertise in European emissions markets (compliance & voluntary) and other energy markets.
  • Experience managing traders or analysts.
  • Excellent communication skills and a fundamental trading approach.

About the Team:

You will join a collaborative and results-driven trading team at Axpo, operating at the forefront of climate certificate and bulk trading markets. With an emphasis on innovation and market expansion, the team thrives on data-driven decision-making, strategic growth, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Work locationBaden, Switzerland

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