Head of Climate Certificates & Bulk Trading
Lead a high-performing team in the rapidly evolving carbon and fuels market, taking financial proprietary positions, developing global models, and expanding trading activities regionally while driving innovation in low-carbon fuel trading.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Taking proprietary trading positions in coal, carbon, climate certificates, and fuels.
2. Leading and integrating a team of traders and analysts, fostering knowledge transfer.
3. Developing in-house global models and enhancing fundamental market forecasting.
4. Expanding trading activities into new regions (Asia, US) and related products (freight, currencies).
5. Providing market access to other trading desks for hedging purposes.
6. Supporting the integration of analytics with power and gas models.
Requirements:
1. Master's or PhD in business or natural sciences.
2. Several years of experience in a trading role within a bank, trading house, fund, or utility.
3. Proven track record of strong PnL performance.
4. Expertise in European emissions markets (compliance & voluntary).
5. Strong modeling and forecasting skills, with experience managing traders or analysts.
6. Excellent communication skills and a fundamental trading approach.
About the Team:
You'll be part of a collaborative and results-driven trading team at Axpo, working at the forefront of climate certificate and bulk trading markets. With a focus on innovation and market expansion, the team thrives on data-driven decision-making, strategic growth, and cross-functional collaboration.