Chief Investment Officer ( CIO )

Overview

Polyxena Energy AG is an esteemed energy trading and investment group operating within the European and Japanese electricity markets. We are on the lookout for a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) who will be responsible for defining and leading our investment strategy, capital allocation framework, and risk governance, reporting directly to the Board of Directors.

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 within both regulated and liberalised electricity markets.
• Ensure optimal capital deployment across various geographies, currencies, and asset classes.

Risk Governance

• Design and oversee the 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 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 and 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 a related field.
• Fluent English.

Nice to Have

• Advanced degree (MBA, MSc, PhD).
• Language skills in Japanese, German, or French.
• 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 the long-term direction of the company. Compensation: CHF 240,000 with discretionary bonus.