Shape the Next Chapter of a Leading European Merchant Power Trading Success Story
At Axpo Solutions AG, we are recognized for our outstanding achievements in discretionary, purely merchant power trading. Operating within a highly experienced team, we are now seeking an accomplished successor for our long-standing Head of Power Trading, who will be stepping down due to age-related reasons. This is an exceptional opportunity for a proven trading leader ready to take full responsibility and continue our strong track record of success.
Your Responsibilities
- Ownership & Leadership: Take full strategic and operational leadership of the proprietary power trading desk, inspiring, guiding, and managing a senior high-performance team.
- Innovation & Strategy: Develop, test, and refine market-leading, fundamentals-based trading strategies focused on all the European power markets.
- Accountability for Results: Drive and achieve ambitious financial targets together with your team.
- Cross-Commodity & Trading Strategies: Pioneer cross-commodity trading approaches, product innovations, and establish strategies for long-term market positioning. Collaborate closely with other trading desks.
- Coordination: Collaborate with internal and external partners to maximize synergies and ensure best-in-class reporting and communication.
- Compliance: Ensure all trading activities strictly adhere to Axpo’s Code of Conduct and comply with all regulatory and risk management requirements.
Your Profile
- University degree in Economics, Engineering, or comparable fields; advanced energy sector qualifications are an advantage.
- Leadership & Trading Expertise: Significant experience managing international trading teams, with a strong, verifiable track record in European power trading.
- Resilience & Decision-Making: Capable of performing and leading under pressure in demanding market environments; you set the standard for your team.
- Analytical & Innovative: Exceptional analytical skills, strategic vision, and unwavering focus on results.
- Language skills: Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in additional European languages is a plus.
What We Offer
- Make a Real Impact: Leave your mark on a renowned, award-winning trading desk, driving future growth and innovation at the highest level.
- Senior Team Environment: Lead and learn within a team of high-caliber professionals, enjoying frequent peer-to-peer exchanges at the top level.
- Long-Term Perspective: Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success story of our merchant power trading desk.
- Full-Time Commitment: 100% workload, providing clear focus and dedication.
- Attractive Compensation: Competitive compensation package, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive suite of benefits.
- Prime Location: Work from our headquarters in Baden (near Zurich), with modern infrastructure and direct access to central European energy markets and professional growth opportunities.
Are you ready to lead and write the next chapter in merchant power trading success? Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.