Senior Gas Prop Trader

Alpiq Group; Bezirk Olten; Hybride; CHF 120 000 - 160 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Alpiq is seeking a skilled Gas Prop Trader to join the Gas Trading Team in Olten. The role involves developing and executing proprietary trading strategies for European gas markets within the company’s risk remit.

The candidate should hold a strong track record as a Natural Gas Proprietary or Flow Trader, with robust analytical and communication skills to work with analysts, risk teams, and management. Hybrid work model offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in economics and/or other quantitative field.
• Experience and proven track record as a Natural Gas Proprietary Trader or Flow Trader.
• Working knowledge of market operations and execution in European gas markets.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and execute trading strategies around European gas location spreads.
• Analyse energy market trends and data to optimise strategies.
• Collaborate with Fundamentals Analysts on models and enhancements.
• Manage trading positions and portfolios of the book and team.
• Maintain relationships with counterparties and brokers.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal guidelines.

Connaissances

Gas trading experience

Analytical skills

Quantitative methods

Team collaboration

Communication

Revenue generation

Formation

Bachelor’s and Master’s in economics or quantitative field

Description du poste

Role type: Permanent | Location: Olten | Model: Hybrid | Level of travels: n/a

Are you looking to make an impact in the energy sector? Become part of Alpiq - your energy matters!

Alpiq is one of Switzerland’s leading electricity producers and a key energy services provider across Europe. Headquartered in Lausanne and powered by a strong portfolio of hydropower, nuclear, and renewable energy sources, we’re all about impact, for the climate, for people, and for the security of supply.

More than 1,300 colleagues from nearly 60 nationalities bring their energy to a shared purpose: Together for a better climate and an improved security of supply.

We work in a values-driven culture shaped by trust, curiosity, and respect. Our 4 company values have been co‑created with our employees and are embedded in everything we do as a company:

“We are ALP1Q “- reflects our team spirit

“We learn and grow together” - we have courage

“We share the steering wheel” - we take ownership

“We focus on the outcome” - your impact matters

At Alpiq, your energy matters!

Mission

We are looking for a skilled Gas Prop Trader with proven record tojoin and contribute to the success of the Gas Trading Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, executing and managing proprietary trading strategies in the European Gas markets within Alpiq’s risk remit.

Your main responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and execute trading strategies, on fundamental and technical analysis around European gas location spreads.
• Analyse energy market trends and data to optimise strategies.
• Work with Fundamentals Analysts on models, identify and address areas for enhancement to enable growth of the business.
• Working knowledge of all relevant market operations and execution.
• Good communication skills to enable work within the Gas Desk, Analysts, Risk Teams and Management.
• Manage Trading positions of their book as well as team’s portfolios.
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute toinformation sharing within the gas desk as well as within merchant trading.
• Manage relationships with counter parties and brokers.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and internal guidelines

Your profile

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in economics and/or other quantitative field.
• Experience and proven track record as a Natural Gas Proprietary Trader.
• Working knowledge of all relevant market operations and execution (experience of managing physical gas delivery on European hubs is an advantage).
• Experience and proven track record as a Natural Gas Proprietary or Flow Trader.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Team player with Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrable track record of producing sustainable revenue from trading activities

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