Structured Products Trader

Alpiq Hydro Aare AG seeks a Mid-level Structured Products Trader in Olten to manage Spanish energy deal flow, including PPAs and VPPs, while overseeing positions across the energy curve.

This position focuses on managing the flow of deals with Spanish counterparties, specifically targeting power purchase agreements, virtual power plants, and other complex structures. The trader will also be responsible for overseeing positions across the energy curve to capture value through spreads.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and improve pricing tools to handle deal flow, with a specific emphasis on Spanish PPAs, VPPs, and similar structures.
• Manage positions across the energy curve, identifying and capturing value through country and time spreads.
• Develop and implement trading strategies that reflect market views and demonstrate innovation.
• Support the team’s business development efforts regarding optionality, assisting traders who specialize in linear products.
• Track market trends and developments to provide actionable insights that inform trading decisions.

Requirements

• Three to seven years of experience in energy trading, particularly with structured, asset-backed, and optionality-driven deals in Spanish markets.
• Strong expertise in options trading, including a solid understanding of pricing, volatility, and strategy.
• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Fluent proficiency in English.
• Possession of an EU passport or a valid Swiss work permit.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese languages.

What the company offers

• A competitive and market-oriented salary package.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Diverse pathways for career growth within the organization.
• Flexible work models, including hybrid arrangements.