Product Manager - Trading and 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

At Alpiq, we are looking for a Product Manager – Trading and Origination to join the New Product Implementation team. In this role, you will manage product life cycle activities with a strong focus on new product design, accurate deal representation, and implementation. You will ensure a structured and comprehensive product offering across Alpiq’s value chains through streamlined and effective end to end processes.

Your main responsibilities

• Manage the full product life cycle, including product design, approval, and phase out processes for Trading and Origination products

• Collaborate with key stakeholders such as Front Office and Risk on new product ideas, assessing product potential, costs, and risks

• Secure efficient product approval, implementation, testing, and handover to the respective business lines

• Foster strong collaboration within New Product Committee (NPC) stakeholders and ensure end to end implementation across systems and processes, identifying and addressing gaps where needed

• Manage and continuously enhance the new product approval process

• Initiate and manage product management related projects and initiatives

• Review product management documentation and ensure the Alpiq Product Catalogue is accurate and up to date

• Lead weekly product implementation calls with all stakeholders and coordinate communication with internal and external counterparts for product and service implementation

Your profile

• Master’s degree in a relevant field

• At least 3 years of experience in the energy industry within product management, Sales & Origination, Trading, or Risk, with direct exposure to complex energy transactions

• Strong knowledge of structured energy products and origination activities, including emerging energy market solutions such as BESS, together with a strong understanding of standard energy products

• Excellent stakeholder management capabilities and a self starting personality

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical skills with a structured, organized approach and high attention to detail

• Fluent in English; German, French, or Italian are an advantage

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).