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Are you looking to make an impact in the energy sector? Become part of Alpiq - your energy matters!
Budapest, HU - 100% | Full time
About the Role
Role type: Permanent | Location: Budapest | 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
Are you passionate about the fast-paced world of power trading? Are you a highly motivated, analytical thinker with a strong problem-solving mindset? We are seeking a Short-Term Asset Trader to join our newly created 24/7 team based in Budapest.
If you want to be part of this great project, join us as Short-Term Asset Trader! You will join to a young, dynamic and international environment, where your role will consist of the optimization of our flexible portfolio on the Hungarian Market.
Your main responsibilities
- Optimization the Alpiq’s Hungarian portfolio in the day-ahead, intraday and balancing markets (HUPX & MAVIR). Managing imbalance risk and trading needs effectively.
- Monitor the assets connected to our control centre.
- Analysing fundamentals and other market data with impact on the bidding strategy.
- Preparation of market and competitor analysis.
- Contribute to the development of analysis and bidding tools.
Your profile
- Degree in Energy or industrial engineering or similar.
- Experience of at least 1 year in an intraday trading desk is value.
- Knowledge of the Hungarian electricity market (HUPX and MAVIR). Knowledge of other gas/power markets will be valued.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Python and ideally VBA/Excel.
- Knowledge of SQL and statistical tools and knowledge of the gas market will be an asset.
- Fluency in English (C1) is mandatory.
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).
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.
Data protection
At Alpiq, data privacy is an important topic. Please therefore take note of the corresponding Privacy Notice that appears in the online application form and explains in detail the purpose for which we process your personal data. It is of great concern to us to inform you as transparently as possible and process your data only in a fair manner.