Take proprietary trading positions in coal, carbon, climate certificates, and fuels.
Key information
- Publication date:18 July 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Baden
Job summary
Join Axpo as Head of Climate Certificates & Bulk Trading and lead a dynamic team. This role offers a chance to excel in the evolving carbon and fuels market.
Tasks
- Take proprietary trading positions in coal, carbon, climate certificates, and fuels.
- Lead a team of traders and analysts, fostering knowledge transfer.
- Develop global models and enhance market forecasting.
Skills
- Master’s or PhD in business or natural sciences with trading experience.
- Strong modeling and forecasting skills, with trading management experience.
- Excellent communication skills and a fundamental trading approach.
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Join Axpo as Head of Climate Certificates & Bulk Trading and lead a high-performing team in the rapidly evolving carbon and fuels market. Take financial proprietary positions, develop global models, and expand trading activities regionally while driving innovation in low-carbon fuel trading.
What you will do:
Take proprietary trading positions in coal, carbon, climate certificates, and fuels.
Lead and integrate a team of traders and analysts, fostering knowledge transfer.
Develop in-house global models and enhance fundamental market forecasting.
Expand trading activities into new regions (Asia, US) and related products (freight, currencies).
Provide market access to other trading desks for hedging purposes.
Support the integration of analytics with power and gas models.
What you bring & who you are:
Master’s or PhD in business or natural sciences.
Several years of experience in a trading role within a bank, trading house, fund, or utility.
Proven track record of strong PnL performance.
Expertise in European emissions markets (compliance & voluntary).
Strong modeling and forecasting skills, with 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.
Department
Trading / Sales
Role
Permanent position
Locations
Baden
Remote status
Hybrid
Employment type
Full-time
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ContactTasha Stevic
Talent Acquisition Senior Specialist
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Human Resources
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