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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

Your Benefits

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Flexible working hours

Our annual working time model, based on a 41-hour workweek, allows you to organize your working hours more flexibly.

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Our success is your success

Repower not only pays you a competitive salary. Our success also benefits you. That's why we share Repower's success with you.

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What we guarantee you

Repower covers 100% of the insurance premiums (daily sickness allowance insurance and non-occupational accident insurance) and provides 100% salary continuation for 6 months.

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We take precautions

Your pension is important to us. Repower covers 60% of the pension fund contribution. Additionally, voluntary savings contributions are possible.

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Supported further education

Repower supports job-related further education and covers a significant portion of the costs and time commitment. You also have internal opportunities for further education.

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Wide range of discounts

Take advantage of a range of discounts, such as for smartphone subscriptions, public transport passes, and attend internal company courses like tennis and cross-country skiing lessons.

Are we a good match? Join the team

Your contact for questions around your application

Dario Castagnoli

Leiter Trading, Origination & IT, Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung

Luca Catricalà

HR Business Partner