Senior Gas Prop Trader

About the Role

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

Our Company

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 to join 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 optimize 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 to

information sharing within the gas desk as well as within merchant trading.

• Manage relationships with counterparties 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

Disclaimer: Please note that applications submitted by agencies or third-party recruiters will not be considered unless the agency is part of our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).