Alpiq Holding Ltd. is a Swiss energy company operating throughout Europe. Its activities include the generation and supply of electricity, energy trading, energy management, energy services as well as energy technology. Alpiq Ltd. is a subsidiary of Alpiq Holding Ltd. with headquarters in Olten.
In order to support the expansion of our gas portfolio, we are seeking to hire a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our Short Term Gas team in Olten, Switzerland. We are offering a very interesting role within a highly motivated team in a diverse and international environment. The candidate will have frequent contacts with gas and power traders, trading counterparts, Transmission and Storage System Operators as well as numerous internal stakeholders.
Your main responsibilities
- Nominate Western European natural gas positions in a timely and accurate manner
- Check positions with trading counterparts, Transmission and Storage System Operators
- Book gas capacities for gas transportation, supply and storages
- Integrate and operate new products (storages, VPPs, swing options...)
- Improve nomination and optimization processes via automation and collaboration with IT and Analysis
- Monitor market rules and provide traders and originators with constructive feedback of operational conditions and opportunities
- Support expansion of Alpiq gas activities with ad-hoc analysis on a project basis
- Contribute to balancing and optimizing Alpiq spot gas positions during and outside of normal business hours
- Perform piquet duty (on-call 24/7 from Monday to Sunday and weekend shift) according to a shift schedule
Your profile
- Degree in computer science, engineering, economics or business (min. bachelor level)
- Previous experience in the energy trading sector is of advantage but not a prerequisite
- Demonstrated computer skills (Visual Basic, Python, SQL highly desirable)
- Excellent team player willing to interact with people within and outside of Alpiq
- Ability to work in an accurate way while under pressure and to respect strict deadlines
- Good communication skills, fluency in English, other language(s) highly desirable
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