We are very excited to be recruiting for this vacancy, which is part of our transformation journey in trading. This newly created role will report to our Head of Quantitative Model Development and play an important role in the development of our analytics framework. It therefore is a very attractive opportunity for a senior profile, who would like to put all their experience and best practices to use and make a significant impact. On the other hand, we are also open to more junior talent, who want to grow with us. This job location is flexible between Olten and Lausanne, Switzerland. Relocation support will be provided.
Your main responsibilities:
* Develop and implement high-performance algorithms for multi-market co-optimization (e.g., day-ahead, intraday, ancillary services) and bidding strategies of batteries.
* Model battery degradation, efficiency losses, and operational constraints.
* Back-test and validate models using historical market and operational data.
* Improve scalability and runtime performance of optimization pipelines.
* Support and maintenance of existing tools and processes.
* Support pricing team for valuation of M&A and Tolling deals across different European markets.
* Collaborate with traders, originators to translate market insights and regulations into quantitative strategies.
Your profile:
* University degree, preferably PhD, in Electrical Engineering, mathematics, physics or similar.
* 5+ years of experience in power/gas markets and knowledge of physical assets.
* Experience with (stochastic) optimization methods.
* Financial theory knowledge (financial mathematics, term structure models, stochastic processes) is a plus.
* Good communication skills, ability to influence and work with the front office and other functions across the business.
* Fluent English, additional languages (German and/or French) is a plus.
* Availability to work onsite in Lausanne or Olten.
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