Working Student Origination

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

The Working Student Origination assists the German origination team with daily operational activities and serves as the first point of contact for customer requests, ensuring smooth coordination across internal teams and contributing to the development and execution of energy transactions and the broader product portfolio.

Your main responsibilities

• Operational Support & Customer Service: Assist the German origination team with day-to-day operations and act as first-level customer support, coordinating inquiries between back office, settlement, trading, credit, accounting, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Support in analyzing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

• Data & CRM Management: Maintain and update customer databases and CRM systems to ensure accurate, up-to-date information at all times.

• Deal & Contract Support: Support originators in concluding bespoke and standard energy transactions, assist in negotiating and finalising framework agreements and smaller-scale PPAs, and ensure timely coordination with internal stakeholders including Legal, Compliance, and Risk.

• Reporting & Analytics: Assist in the preparation of reports, forecasts, and performance metrics to support the team's commercial activities.

• Product Development & Events: Support the origination team in developing the product portfolio in collaboration with trading, legal, and back office, and coordinate and prepare customer events, meetings, and trade shows.

Your impact

In this role, success means being a reliable and proactive backbone for the German origination team. Over time, the role creates value through consistently high customer satisfaction, accurate and well-maintained data, timely and well-structured reporting, and smooth execution of contracts and customer events. As experience grows, the role increasingly contributes to deal progression and commercial negotiations alongside the Originators.

Your profile

• Analytical skills with the ability to work independently in a structured and transparent manner.

• Fluent in German and English.

• First experience in Data Management, Excel and CRM tools.

• Strong communication and client orientation skills.

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).