About the Role
Polyxena Energy AG is an energy trading and investment group active across
European and Japanese electricity markets. We are seeking a Chief Investment Officer
(CIO) to define and lead the group’s investment strategy, capital allocation framework,
and risk governance.
The CIO reports directly to the Board of Directors and plays a central role in shaping
the firm’s long-term growth, ensuring disciplined capital deployment across trading,
hedging, and renewable energy origination activities.
This role combines strategic leadership with a strong understanding of energy
markets, ensuring that investment decisions remain both structurally sound and
market-relevant.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Strategy & Capital Allocation
- Define the group’s investment thesis and strategic priorities across European and Japanese power markets
- Allocate capital across trading activities, hedging strategies, and origination pipelines
- Identify and assess market opportunities across regulated and liberalised electricity markets
- Ensure optimal deployment of capital across geographies, currencies, and asset classes
Risk Governance
- Design and oversee the group’s risk framework, including position limits, VaR methodologies, and counterparty exposure policies
- Chair the risk committee and ensure robust stress testing and scenario analysis
- Oversee collateral management, liquidity planning, and FX exposure strategy
- Ensure full compliance with applicable regulatory frameworks (REMIT, MAR, METI licensing)
Market & Investment Oversight
- Provide strategic direction for trading activities across spot, futures, OTC, and bilateral markets
- Approve hedging frameworks including cross-border spreads, peak/off-peak structures, and renewable intermittency strategies
- Oversee renewable energy origination strategies (PPAs in Europe, FIT/FIP structures in Japan)
- Supervise performance of trading and origination teams against defined risk and return objectives
Quantitative Research & Infrastructure
- Set the research agenda for pricing models, forecasting systems, and portfolio optimisation tools
- Oversee data providers, analytics infrastructure, and trading system architecture
- Ensure alignment between quantitative research, trading execution, and investment strategy
Leadership & Governance
- Report regularly to the Board on performance, strategy, and risk exposure
- Lead and develop a geographically distributed team across trading, research, and origination
- Foster a high-performance culture combining institutional discipline an entrepreneurial agility
Candidate Profile
Must Have
- 10+ years of experience in energy trading, power markets, or investment management
- Strong understanding of European and/or Japanese electricity markets
- Proven track record in capital allocation and multi-market investment decisions
- Experience with complex financial and commercial agreements (ISDA, EFET, PPAs)
- Experience leading international, cross-functional teams
- Degree in finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, or related field
- Fluent English
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PhD)
- Japanese, German, or French language skills
- Experience in renewable energy origination or BESS optimisation
- Familiarity with Swiss corporate governance frameworks
What We Offer
A high-impact executive role at the intersection of energy markets, investment strategy, and portfolio management, with direct influence over capital deployment and long-term company direction.
Pay: From CHF240’000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in 6340 Baar, ZG
