Head of Algorithmic Trading Governance — Alpiq
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 15 days ago
Role overview
Tradings Head of Algorithmic Trading Governance Olten, CH | Lausanne, CH
100% | Full time
Alpiq believes that algorithmic trading and automation will play an increasingly important role in the future of energy trading.
- Tradings Head of Algorithmic Trading Governance Olten, CH | Lausanne, CH
- 100% | Full time
Application process
- Initially focused on intraday and day-ahead algorithmic initiatives supporting Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Renewable Energy Sources (RES), the mandate will progressively expand to additional portfolios, including hydro assets and future algorithmic trading applications across Alpiq's European trading activities.
- The position sits within the Quantitative Analytics team and operates at the intersection of Trading, IT, Risk Management, Compliance, and Data & Analytics. Your main accountabilities
- 1.Algorithmic Trading Governance
- Establish and maintain Alpiq's governance framework for algorithmic trading across all trading value chains.
- Develop standards, controls, validation processes, approval mechanisms, and documentation requirements for algorithm deployment.
- Ensure clear accountability principles whereby traders remain responsible for trading decisions and portfolio outcomes while leveraging algorithmic tools.
- Work closely with Risk and Compliance to develop robust controls around algorithm usage and automated execution activities.
- Define model governance and review processes covering algorithm development, testing, approval, monitoring, modification, and retirement.
Additional details
- Head of Algorithmic Trading Governance Olten, CH | Lausanne, CH
- The position sits within the Quantitative Analytics team and operates at the intersection of Trading, IT, Risk Management, Compliance, and Data & Analytics. Your main accountabilities
- Support the extension of successful approaches to additional portfolios, including Hydro and future flexibility assets. Algo Performance Management
Notes and original content
- Head of Algorithmic Trading Governance
- Olten, CH | Lausanne, CH
- About the Role
- The position sits within the Quantitative Analytics team and operates at the intersection of Trading, IT, Risk Management, Compliance, and Data & Analytics.
- Your main accountabilities
- Support the extension of successful approaches to additional portfolios, including Hydro and future flexibility assets.
- Algo Performance Management
Questions about this listing
What salary does Alpiq offer for this role?
Alpiq lists CHF 117'500 - 179'500 gross per year for this position in Lausanne. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Alpiq offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Vaud?
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