Product Manager - Trading and Origination

Product Manager - Trading and Origination

Alpiq Group

Olten, Switzerland

In this role, you will manage product life cycle activities with a strong focus on new product design, accurate deal representation, and implementation. You will ensure a structured and comprehensive product offering across Alpiq’s value chains through streamlined and effective end to end processes.

Your main responsibilities

• Manage the full product life cycle, including product design, approval, and phase out processes for Trading and Origination products;
• Collaborate with key stakeholders such as Front Office and Risk on new product ideas, assessing product potential, costs, and risks;
• Secure efficient product approval, implementation, testing, and handover to the respective business lines;
• Foster strong collaboration within New Product Committee (NPC) stakeholders and ensure end to end implementation across systems and processes, identifying and addressing gaps where needed;
• Manage and continuously enhance the new product approval process;
• Initiate and manage product management related projects and initiatives;
• Review product management documentation and ensure the Alpiq Product Catalogue is accurate and up to date;
• Lead weekly product implementation calls with all stakeholders and coordinate communication with internal and external counterparts for product and service implementation.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in a relevant field;
• At least 3 years of experience in the energy industry within 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; German, French, or Italian are an advantage.