Options Trader (all) - #51754

Ready to explore the fast-paced world of energy options trading and grow into a strategic market shaper? Let's build something impactful together.

Your role

• As part of a small and ambitious team, you'll help shape a newly established cross-commodity options trading unit
• Responsibility includes executing volatility and skew trades across global energy markets with a sharp focus on risk and reward
• Market conditions are continuously analysed and translated into effective, high-conviction trading strategies
• Collaboration with data scientists enables the development of innovative tools that support confident and fast decision-making
• Driving the evolution of trading infrastructure, tools, and processes is an integral part of your contribution
• You'll operate in a dynamic, performance-driven environment that values ownership, agility, and collaborative thinking

Your strengths

• A university degree combined with a solid understanding of options and volatility trading forms your foundation
• A minimum of 3+ years of option trading experience is a must. It does not need to be specifically in commodity/energy options, however is an advantage
• Your mindset is proactive and performance-oriented, with the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Analytical thinking, fast decision-making and composure under pressure are among your core strengths
• You bring quantitative skills and ideally have coding experience in Python or a similar language
• Fluent English communication is essential; other languages such as German or French are an advantage

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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 locations Bern, Zürich
• Employment level 50-100%
• Remote work Partially possible
• Field of work Trading
• Employment type Permanent contract
• Reference number S-26048

Questions about the position

Suvad Kapic

Head of Cross-Commodity Options Trading +41 58 477 50 81

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.