Trainee Trading Support

Axpo Group; Baden; Hybrid; CHF 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking opportunities

Learning platforms

Hybrid work model

Office in Baden

Job summary

Axpo Group in Baden, Switzerland invites applications for a Trainee Trading Support program. The 18-month traineeship blends hands-on work across three teams in the Trading & Sales division, with a focus on energy market analysis and tool development.

Start 1 April 2027, with potential continued employment. You join a growing trainee community, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and gaining insights through internal learning platforms and events.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Economics completed within the last two years.
• Coding skills in Python and experience with data visualization (Power BI preferred).
• Technical understanding of the energy market.
• First working experience as an intern or working student.
• Fluent in English and German.
• Analytical mindset, curiosity and flexibility.
• Project management knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on diverse tasks in assignments and take responsibility from day one.
• Contribute innovative solutions and optimize workflows with cross-functional teams.
• Support traders by analyzing energy markets using statistical, algorithmic, and other technical tools to develop trading strategies and research developments.
• The first assignment will take place at the Gas Trading & Long term Gas Supply Desk: gas market analysis for Eastern and Western Europe, automating processes, and assisting in ad hoc projects.
• The second and third assignments are in the area of your interest.

Skills

Python

Power BI

Data visualization

Energy market knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Engineering/Math/Economics

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Workload: 100%

Are you interested in energy markets and eager to explore the energy sector in depth? Join us as Trainee Trading Support!

Become part of the Axpo Trainee community. Collaborate with various divisions, gain exciting insights into the world of energy and build up a group wide network. You work in three different teams, exposed to a range of projects in the Trading & Sales division. The perfect start for your future career!

The traineeship begins on 1st of April 2027 and is limited to 18 months with the option of a continued employment.

What you will do:

• Work on different operational and/or strategic tasks in your assignments and take on responsibility from day one
• Contribute innovative solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows
• Support our traders and by analysing energy markets using statistical, algorithmic, and other technical tools to be able to establish trading strategies, as well as research political or technical development, develop tools, …
• The first assignment will take place at the Gas Trading & Long term Gas Supply Desk, where you will…
  • Perform gas market analysis for Eastern and Western Europe
  • work on automating a variety of processes
  • assist in ad hoc projects
• The second and third assignment are in the area of your interest

What you bring and who you are:

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Mathematics or Economics (completion of studies within the last two years)
• Coding skills in Python, experience in data visualization (Power BI preferred) and knowledge of process automation
• Technical understanding of the energy market
• First working experience as an intern or working student
• Fluent in English and German
• Analytical approach to solve problems, curiosity and flexibility
• Project Management knowledge is a plus

About the Team:

You will become part of the 21st trainee generation. Meet regularly for events, whether it's lunch or even power plant visits. Take advantage from our internal learning platforms, courses, and other opportunities to shape your skills and expand your network.

Our innovative environment encourages us to contribute new ideas, deepen our knowledge of the energy sector, and achieve great things together. You will work in the office in Baden, have the opportunity to work flexible from home and benefit from attractive employee conditions. Find more details to the traineeship here.

Get inspired from Garance, our former Trainee Trading support and her Mentor Sandro, Head Gas Trading and LT Gas supply.