Power and Flexibility Originator

Alpiq Energia Italia S.p.A. – Milano (Italy) – ibrid

Power and Flexibility Originator

Join us in shaping the future of Alpiq, where you'll play a pivotal role in achieving our ambitious goals and expanding our origination presence and flexibility footprint in Italy. 

Alpiq is a leading Swiss electricity producer and energy service provider and is active throughout Europe. We offer our customers comprehensive and efficient services in the fields of energy generation, marketing and energy optimisation.

Alpiq is set to become an important and growing enabler and integrator of tomorrow’s decarbonised energy system. Our strategy is based on developing a strong portfolio of flexible assets, growing merchant trading and focusing our origination activity around short term flexibility aggregation and long term PPAs.

In Italy we have a diversified generation asset base totalling a capacity of 750 MW and an established sales and origination business. You will be part of an energetic team with an exciting growth ambition, with the opportunity to not only execute but also proactively develop the future of our business. 

Alpiq corporate culture is characterized by equal opportunities, mutual appreciation and respect. 
With us, you will be able to develop yourself, work in an international and dynamic context, powered by technological solutions for a modern, sustainable, and future-oriented energy environment.

Your key tasks and responsibilities:

• Build a strong network of relationships with producers, developers and corporates;
• Identify, structure and execute deal opportunities, with strong focus on long Term PPAs;
• Originate new business in flexibility markets;
• Contribute to further develop Alpiq’s offer of structured products and hedging instruments for our customers e.g. virtual power plants and weather derivatives;
• Promote effective relationships with peer originators, traders and other internal stakeholders across multiple teams and locations;
• Expand our current customer base and explore bespoke solutions to meet the evolving client demand.

Your profile:

• Committed to contributing to the sustainability and decarbonization of the energy system;
• Proven track record of deal initiation and execution in the Italian PPA market;
• Analytical mindset, risk/reward approach with a willingness to learn in a fast-paced trading environment;
• Proactive attitude and mindset to effectively work in an international and highly diverse environment;
• Resilient and inclusive networker and able to build trust and engagement, both within the company and externally;
• Ideally > 5 years experience in the Italian power market with a strong business network;
• Sound understanding of trading, risk management, credit risk, back office and finance functions;
• Familiarity with IT, programming skills (Python, R) would be a plus;
• Academic degree, preferably in the field of Engineering, Economics, Mathematics or similar;
• Fluent English (written and spoken) required, knowledge of additional languages will be valued.

Recruitment is for candidates of either sex (D. Lgs. 198/2006).