Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic to lead our algo trading team in the day-ahead and intraday power markets across CWE and the Nordics. The role combines deep market insight with automation and data-driven decision-making to deliver efficient and adaptive trading strategies

Your accountabilities

• Algo Trading Strategy & Development, -Lead the design, development, and execution of algorithmic trading strategies for day-ahead, intraday, and imbalance markets across CWE and the Nordics., -Hold full P&L responsibility for algorithmic trading activities, ensuring alignment with trading objectives and risk appetite., -Collaborate with quantitative analysts, data scientists, and intraday desks managing asset portfolios to ensure coherent strategy design and cross-desk synergies
• Development & Ownership of the Algo Trading Framework, -Act as the Product Owner of the algorithmic trading framework, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the trading desk., -Work closely with IT, quants, and data engineers to define technical specifications, prioritize development tasks, and implement enhancements., -Drive the automation and scalability of the framework to support increased trading volumes and new market opportunities., -Ensure robust testing, backtesting, and real-time monitoring capabilities to maintain optimal algorithm performance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Compliance, -Work closely with compliance, IT, and risk teams to ensure regulatory alignment and risk management of algo trading strategies., -Lead discussions on market regulations and compliance topics, ensuring algo trading remains fully compliant with European energy market regulations., -Partner with risk management teams to implement controls and define appropriate limits for algorithmic trading
• Team Leadership & Growth, -Build and manage a high-performing algo trading team, developing a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous improvement., -Define and execute a strategic roadmap for algorithmic trading expansion

Your profile

• Deep knowledge of power markets, particularly CWE and Nordic day-ahead & intraday trading as well as balancing mechanisms
• Proficient in Python, with strong experience in building and maintaining algorithmic trading tools and data pipelines
• Skilled in time series analysis and machine learning, with practical experience applying quantitative methods to market forecasting and signal generation
• Solid understanding of European market regulations and their implications for automated and algorithmic trading strategies
• Strong leadership experience, with a track record of building, mentoring, and managing high-performing quantitative and algorithmic trading
• Excellent communication skills to bridge the gap between trading, quantitative analysis and technology teams
• Ability to perform in a high-pressure, real-time trading environment
• Only direct applications or those submitted through our selected recruitment partners will be considered. By submitting a CV, whether unsolicited or in response to a job posting, you agree that Alpiq may review and retain your information without any obligation to pay fees or charges of any kind, unless a prior written agreement is in place