Head of Intraday Algo Trading

vor 2 Wochen


Bern, Bern, Schweiz BKW AG Vollzeit

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.

Head of Intraday Algo Trading (all)
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We are looking for a strategic and entrepreneurial leader to establish and drive our dedicated algorithmic trading function. You will take ownership of building a high-performing team and shaping the structure, vision and execution of this activity within our trading business.

Your role

  • Lead, build and scale our algo trading team, fostering innovation, collaboration and disciplined execution in a highly volatile and competitive environment
  • Develop, deploy and continuously improve cutting-edge strategies for European short-term power markets in a highly collaborative setup
  • Take ownership of algorithmic trading performance and the associated P&L.
  • Guide analysis and enhancement of algorithmic models and data-driven trading tools
  • Collaborate closely with intraday trading teams to ensure seamless 24/7 market coverage among different geographical locations
  • Monitor market developments, identify opportunities and drive our ambition to become a leading force in European electricity markets

Your skills

  • Proven track record in algorithmic or quantitative trading, ideally in power or energy markets
  • Strong leadership experience with the ability to build and mentor high-performing teams.
  • Deep understanding of market structure, quantitative research and strategy development
  • Excellent programming and data analysis skills (e.g. Python), with a focus on scalable, real-time applications
  • Strategic mindset with hands-on execution capability, balancing innovation with risk discipline
  • Fluency in English is mandatory, additional language skills are beneficial

Questions about the application process
Florian Witschi

Recruiting Partner

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