Head Climate Certificates & Dry Bulk Trading (f/m/d)
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:
Multi-Year experience in a commodity trading house.
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.
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.
Department
Trading / Sales
Role
Permanent position
Locations
Baden
Remote status
Hybrid
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About Axpo Group
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
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