Trading

Senior Structured Products Trader

Olten - 100% | Permanent

We are searching for a Structured Products Trader to join our Flow & Derivatives Trading Desk, with a strong focus on optionality-driven topics in Southern Europe. In this role, you will be working closely with Origination teams in Spain and Italy managing the power and gas trading activities. This is a unique opportunity to combine analytical expertise with commercial acumen in one of the most dynamic energy markets.

Your accountabilities
  • Pricing Excellence: Apply and enhance pricing tools to manage deal flow with a focus on PPAs, VPPs and other structures from Italian and Spanish counterparties.
  • Trading Management: Oversee positions across the energy curve, capturing value through country and time spreads.
  • Strategic Trading: Design and execute trading ideas, expressing market views through innovative strategies.
  • Collaboration: Contribute to the team’s business development on optionality related topics by supporting traders with experience on more linear products.
  • Market Insight: Monitor market trends and developments, delivering actionable insights to guide trading decisions.

 

Send us your application

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

Your profile

  • 7-10 years of Energy Trading experience, focused on structured, asset-backed, and optionality-driven deals in the Italian or Spanish markets.
  • Deep expertise in options trading, with a strong grasp of pricing, volatility, and strategy.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive mindset with a proven ability to spot and seize trading opportunities.
  • Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
  • Fluency in English; Italian, Spanish or Portuguese are a strong plus.

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Your benefits

Competitive salary package

Market-oriented salary

Training and development

Diverse opportunities for career growth

Flexible work models

Various flexible work models

Inclusion is at the heart of Alpiq

At Alpiq, we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment, where everyone can bring their ‘whole selves’ to work and feel valued, respected, and heard. This principle is central to our company’s purpose, values, and leadership approach. We strongly believe that organizations thrive through the inclusion of diversity. Everyone’s energy matters regardless of characteristics, such as age, gender, nationality, language, sexual orientation and identity, religion, social or ethnic background or any other personal traits.

 

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