Job Description

Specialist Nuclear Development Economics & Finance (f/m/d)

Join Axpo in shaping the future of nuclear energy development in Switzerland. This role combines cutting-edge financial modeling, strategic analysis, and collaboration with experts to assess the feasibility of nuclear projects.

What you will do:

• Develop and maintain nuclear-specific financial models, including LCOE and OCC, tailored to project conditions.

• Translate international nuclear financing structures (e.g., Contract for Difference, RAB) into the Swiss regulatory and energy market context.

• Assess financial viability for nuclear technology and site configurations under varying financing scenarios.

• Define investment conditions and identify financing framework parameters to close investment gaps.

• Coordinate with internal teams (energy economics, corporate finance, legal, regulatory affairs) to align market and regulatory insights.

• Provide clear and actionable financial analyses to support decision-making at the programme leadership level.

What you bring & who you are:

• Education: Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field. Advanced degrees in energy finance or infrastructure investment are advantageous.

• Experience: At least 8 years in large nuclear infrastructure programmes (developer, utility, advisory, or financing roles).

• Technical expertise:

  • Deep knowledge of nuclear project cost structures (OCC, LCOE, FOAK adjustments).

  • Proven ability to model nuclear-specific financial risks (construction risks, regulatory changes, market sensitivity).

  • Familiarity with nuclear financing instruments (CfD mechanics, RAB models, state guarantees).

• Skills:

  • Work independently and structure complex analyses from first principles.

  • Communicate complex financial findings to non-specialist audiences.

  • Handle ambiguity and build analytical frameworks in early-stage programme environments.

  • Pragmatic approach to data limitations, making uncertainties explicit.

• Languages: Fluent English required; German is advantageous but not mandatory.

About the team:

You will work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with experts in energy economics, finance, and regulatory affairs. The team values intellectual rigor, open communication, and a pragmatic approach to solving complex challenges.

At Axpo Group, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications regardless of race and ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, as well as socioeconomic, cultural, and religious background. We are committed to ensuring a respectful and inclusive recruiting process and workplace for everyone.