Head of Trading

The Company is in search of a Head of Trading to take on a senior leadership role in proprietary trading. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the trading desk, managing P&L, risk, and capital allocation, and developing and executing trading strategies across various European power markets. This role also involves building and managing a high-performance team of traders, collaborating with quant and technology teams to optimize trading signals and automation, and driving the growth of the proprietary trading book to enhance returns. Applicants for the Head of Trading position at the company must have a proven track record in senior power trading or trading management with significant P&L ownership. Deep knowledge of European power markets, particularly in CWE and short-term trading, is essential. The role requires strong skills in risk management, alpha generation, and portfolio optimization, as well as the leadership abilities to build and motivate a trading team. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a passion for energy markets and trading, and must be willing to relocate to Switzerland.