Senior Structured Products Trader

Senior Structured Products Trader

Alpiq Group

Olten, Switzerland

We are searching for a Structured Products Trader to join our Flow & Derivatives Trading Desk, with a strong focus on optionality-driven topics in Southern Europe. In this role, you will be working closely with Origination teams in Spain and Italy managing the power and gas trading activities. This is a unique opportunity to combine analytical expertise with commercial acumen in one of the most dynamic energy markets.

Your accountabilities

• Pricing Excellence: Apply and enhance pricing tools to manage deal flow with a focus on PPAs, VPPs and other structures from Italian and Spanish counterparties;
• Trading Management: Oversee positions across the energy curve, capturing value through country and time spreads;
• Strategic Trading: Design and execute trading ideas, expressing market views through innovative strategies;
• Collaboration: Contribute to the team’s business development on optionality related topics by supporting traders with experience on more linear products;
• Market Insight: Monitor market trends and developments, delivering actionable insights to guide trading decisions.

Your profile

• 7-10 years of Energy Trading experience, focused on structured, asset-backed, and optionality-driven deals in the Italian or Spanish markets;
• Deep expertise in options trading, with a strong grasp of pricing, volatility, and strategy;
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment;
• Proactive mindset with a proven ability to spot and seize trading opportunities;
• Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field (Bachelor’s or Master’s);
• Fluency in English; Italian, Spanish or Portuguese are a strong plus.