Join Axpo as Head of Climate Certificates & Dry Bulk Trading and lead a high-performing team in the rapidly evolving carbon and fuels market. Take financial proprietary positions and expand trading activities regionally.

What you will do:

• Take proprietary trading positions in emissions allowances, climate certificates, and related fuels, such as coal.

• Lead and integrate a team of traders and analysts, fostering 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, also in collaboration with our other trading and analytics desks.

• Active member of the Management Team of the division Merchant Trading, contributing to the development the division’s broader strategic direction and growth.

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 also other energy markets.

• Experience managing traders or analysts.

• Excellent communication skills and a fundamental trading approach.

About the team:

You’ll be part of a collaborative and results-driven trading team at Axpo, working at the forefront of climate certificate and bulk trading markets. With a focus on innovation and market expansion, the team thrives on data-driven decision-making, strategic growth, and cross-functional collaboration.

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.

Department

Trading / Sales

Role

Permanent position

Locations

Baden

Remote status

Hybrid