Head Climate Certificates & Dry Bulk Trading

Head Climate Certificates & Dry Bulk Trading

Axpo

Baden, Switzerland

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.