We are seeking a skilled Senior Trader to join our trading team in Switzerland. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a proprietary trading mandate within an agile and well-capitalised structure that rewards risk-managed performance and entrepreneurial thinking.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record of generating strong returns across European power, gas, or cross-commodity markets and thrive in an environment offering autonomy, direct capital allocation, and a collaborative risk culture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Independently manage a proprietary trading book with a clear risk mandate across power, gas, emissions, or related commodities.
* Design and execute directional, spread, or arbitrage strategies based on fundamentals, market structure, and short-term dynamics.
* Collaborate with analytics, tech, and data teams to continuously refine trading tools and models.
* Maintain a robust understanding of market fundamentals, policy changes, and infrastructure developments across European energy markets.
* Report regularly to senior management on risk exposure, performance, and strategic outlook.
* Contribute to the broader trading team's success through knowledge sharing and commercial insights.
Candidate Profile:
* Minimum 5–7 years of proprietary trading experience with a strong, verifiable PnL track record.
* Expertise in one or more of the following markets: European power, natural gas, emissions, coal, or cross-commodity strategies.
* Strong analytical and quantitative background; experience building or refining models/tools is a strong advantage (e.g., Python, R, VBA).
* Deep understanding of market mechanisms, regulatory landscape, and physical constraints.
* Highly disciplined in risk management, position sizing, and trade execution.
* Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and driven by performance.
Why Apply?
* Full mandate autonomy with real decision-making power and upside.
* Lean, high-impact environment focused purely on performance.
* Attractive location and lifestyle benefits.