Proprietary Power Trader

Proprietary Power Trader

Join our dynamic, teamwork-focused environment and seize a unique opportunity to grow and take responsibility within a successful trading team. We offer a competitive compensation package and the chance to make a real impact from day one.

Your role

  • Lead our geographical expansion in power trading, focusing on Spain or the UK (from day-ahead to the third front year
  • Develop and implement trading strategies, including cross-commodity and cross-border opportunities
  • Execute profitable trades across time horizons and markets
  • Collaborate closely with analysts, meteorologists, and fellow traders to sharpen insights and decision-making
  • Share your expertise and grow within a high-performing, team-oriented environment

Your strengths

  • Experienced proprietary trader with a proven track record in the Spanish or UK power market
  • Several years of experience within a utility, trading house, or hedge fund
  • Strong commercial instincts and results-driven mindset
  • Deep understanding of market structures, players, and dynamics across relevant power and commodity markets
  • Self-starter with entrepreneurial drive and a passion for shaping market strategies

We are not interested in enquiries from recruitment agencies.

What you can look forward to

As a responsible employer, we offer:
  • Fair and market-oriented remuneration
  • Flexible working models
  • Personalised training and development opportunities
  • Comprehensive health management system
  • A progressive infrastructure

At a glance

  • Company BKW Energie AG
  • Job location Zürich
  • Employment level 100%
  • Remote work Partially possible
  • Field of work Trading
  • Employment type Permanent contract
  • Reference number S-26130

Questions about the position

Kai-Uwe Beyl

Senior Energy Trader +41 58 477 63 21

Questions about the application process

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Melanie Bourgeois

Recruiting Partner +41 58 477 51 98

We use the term 'all' in our job titles because the BKW Group values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, gender, social or ethnic origin, skin colour, nationality, language, sexual orientation/identity or religion.

What you can look forward to

Meaningful work We make a valuable contribution to society and the environment. Together, we design the living spaces of tomorrow, where people can enjoy life.
Compensation and social contributions We offer market-competitive salaries as well as attractive social and fringe benefits. Remuneration is based on role and experience.
Working hours and holidays Our flexible working models give employees the opportunity to maintain a healthy work-life balance, for example by offering annualised hours contracts, remote working or unpaid leave.
Career training and further education A career with us opens many doors. We nurture specialist and managerial career paths equally, and offer personalised training and development opportunities.
Family and career balance Our varied childcare provision, family benefits and employee counselling service help our employees successfully combine their professional and family lives
Occupational health and safety We offer comprehensive services to support our employees' physical and mental health.
Attractive discounts With an employee share scheme, staff restaurant not to mention attractive discounts from third-party companies, there are also a number of additional benefits on offer.

Terms of employment may vary for certain positions (e.g. temporary employment).

Job location

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About us

BKW is an international company offering a wide range of services, from building technologies, infrastructure engineering to comprehensive energy solutions. Together with our 11,500 employees, we build networks, generate energy and deliver energy-efficient buildings, designing the sustainable living space of tomorrow.
We need people like you with ideas, commitment and dedication. Help us make a valuable contribution to society and our environment. Find out more

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