Senior Merchant Power Trader 100% (f/m)

Employee

Trading & IT

Main office Poschiavo

Repower is one of the leading energy companies in Switzerland. Its history goes back more than 120 years to the Valposchiavo, a valley in the very south of Graubünden. In addition to our headquarters in Poschiavo, we have sites in Landquart, Zurich, Ilanz, Küblis, Disentis, Grono and Bever. Repower builds on initiative and trust to empower the creativity of its 730 or so employees. Tomorrow's energy business will need fresh ideas. So we offer an inspiring environment where you and your team can work to develop forward-looking solutions for a sustainable energy future.

Your job

Generate significant and consistent trading profits from merchant activities across pan-European power markets
Actively optimize risk-adjusted returns, maximizing return on VaR while strictly adhering to assigned limits (VaR, trailing stop-loss, credit exposure and liquidity constraints)
Deliver robust fundamental analysis and market insights to support Repowers trading decisions and positioning
Serve as a senior point of reference for junior traders, contributing to their development through coaching, review and knowledge sharing
Work in close coordination with Risk Management and Back Office to ensure efficient credit risk management, cash collateral optimization and foreign exchange control

Your profile

10+ years of proprietary trading experience in Continental European power markets within a reputable trading organization
Proven track record of generating sustainable profits across multiple market cycles
Very strong fundamental knowledge of European power markets; Swiss market experience is a strong advantage
Clearly profit-oriented and entrepreneurial, with sound judgment and disciplined risk management
Highly analytical, structured and detail-focused, with a transparent and resilient trading approach
High personal integrity, reliability and a collaborative team mindset
University degree in technical discipline
Languages: fluent English required; German and Italian are a strong plus
Place of work: Poschiavo (Canton Grison). After an initial period, possibility to work from Repowers Zürich office, with regular travel to Poschiavo

What Repower offers as an employer

Flexible working hours

41-hour week
At least 5 weeks' holiday per year, progressively increasing from age 50
Option of purchasing additional holiday
Homeworking possible depending on role
Overtime compensated with time off or annual payment
Paid short breaks in the morning and afternoon

Rewards for performance and achievement

Transparent, fair and comparable salary system
Competitive remuneration
13 monthly salaries and share in Repower's business performance
Bonus for referring suitable candidates

Insurance

100% of daily sickness benefit and non-occupational accident insurance premiums paid
100% continued salary payment for 6 months in the event of illness or accident, followed by 90% salary coverage through insurance benefits for up to 730 days

Pension fund

Repower pays 60% of pension fund contributions
Voluntary savings contributions possible
Reduction in working hours possible in the final stage of employment (from age 60)

Career development

Costs and time spent on function-related continuing education covered
Trainee programmes
Coaching or mentoring
In-house continuing education opportunities

Family-friendly terms

100% of salary paid during maternity leave (16 weeks), paternity leave and adoption leave
Additional education allowances for children in initial education