Product Manager - Trading and Origination

Alpiq Hydro Aare AG seeks a Product Manager for Trading and Origination in Olten. This mid-level hybrid role focuses on managing the full product lifecycle, from design to implementation, within the New Product Implementation team.

Positioned within the New Product Implementation team, this role is responsible for overseeing product lifecycle activities with a specific emphasis on new product design, deal representation, and implementation. The primary objective is to guarantee a structured and comprehensive product offering across all of Alpiq’s value chains.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, including design, approval, and phase-out procedures for Trading and Origination products.
• Work closely with Front Office and Risk teams to evaluate new product concepts, assessing potential, costs, and associated risks.
• Ensure efficient approval, implementation, testing, and handover of products to relevant business lines.
• Collaborate with New Product Committee stakeholders to ensure end-to-end implementation across systems and processes, identifying and resolving gaps.
• Manage and continuously improve the new product approval process.
• Initiate and lead product management projects and initiatives.
• Review product management documentation and maintain the accuracy of the Alpiq Product Catalogue.
• Lead weekly product implementation calls with stakeholders and coordinate communication with internal and external counterparts.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of experience in the energy industry in product management, Sales & Origination, Trading, or Risk.
• Knowledge of energy structured products and 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.

Nice to have

• German, French, or Italian language skills.

What the company offers

• Competitive salary package.
• Market-oriented salary.
• Training and development.
• Diverse opportunities for career growth.
• Flexible work models.