Head of Intraday Algo Trading (all)
BKW Energie AG
- 18.12.2025
- 100%
- Führungsposition
- Festanstellung
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.
Head of Intraday Algo Trading (all)
Your role
- Lead, build and scale our algo trading team, fostering innovation, cross-team-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 for speculative and asset-based approaches (e.g. BESS)
- 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 the technical requirements for successful algo-trading and ability to coordinate them with stakeholders
- Excellent programming skills (e.g. Python), with a focus on scalable, real-time execution 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
florian.witschi@bkw.ch
Questions about the position
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
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.
Where you will be working
Bern
Remote work