Senior Power Trader (f/m/d) at Axpo Group in Baden, CH

Workload: 100%

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.

What you will do:

• 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

What you bring & who you are:

• 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

About the team: Join a team of experienced trading professionals who value sharp market judgement, open exchange, and mutual support. We foster a culture where diverse perspectives strengthen our collective view and where every voice contributes to our shared success.

Benefits:

At our company, we strive to create a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, and inter- national community involvement. We're passionate about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and we're confident that you'll love being part of our team!

• 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.
  

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated 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.