Head Climate Certificates & Dry Bulk Trading (f/m/d)

About the job

Join Axpo as Head of Climate Certificates & Dry Bulk Trading and lead a high-performing team in the rapidly evolving carbon and fuels market. Take financial proprietary positions and expand trading activities regionally.

What you will do:

Take proprietary trading positions in emissions allowances, climate certificates, and related fuels, such as coal.

Lead and integrate a team of traders and analysts, fostering knowledge transfer.

Expand trading activities into new regions (e.g. Asia, US) and related products (e.g. freight).

Support other desks by providing market access for hedging purposes.

Further develop in-house models and enhance fundamental market forecasting, also in collaboration with our other trading and analytics desks.

Active member of the Management Team of the division Merchant Trading, contributing to the development the division’s broader strategic direction and growth.

What you bring & who you are:

Multi-Year experience in a commodity trading house.

Master’s or PhD in business or natural sciences.

Several years of experience in a commodities trading role within a bank, trading house, fund, or utility.

Proven track record of strong PnL performance.

Expertise in European emissions markets (compliance & voluntary) and also other energy markets.

Experience managing traders or analysts.

Excellent communication skills and a fundamental trading approach.

About the team:

You’ll be part of a collaborative and results-driven trading team at Axpo, working at the forefront of climate certificate and bulk trading markets. With a focus on innovation and market expansion, the team thrives on data-driven decision-making, strategic growth, and cross-functional collaboration.

Benefits:

At our company, we strive to create a culture of continuous learning, personal growth, and inter- national community involvement. We're passionate about providing our employees with the tools and resources they need to succeed, and we're confident that you'll love being part of our team!

Exclusive discounts

Attractive discounts on petrol, insurance and mobile telephony with partner companies such as Shell, Avia, Sunrise and Swisscom.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.