Hybrid Specialist Nuclear Development Economics – Finance

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About the role

  • Join Axpo as a Specialist in Nuclear Development Economics & Finance shaping the future of nuclear energy. This role involves financial modeling and strategic analysis for nuclear projects.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or a related quantitative field
  • At least 8 years in large nuclear infrastructure programmes (developer, utility, advisory, or financing roles)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Fluent in English; German is advantageous but not mandatory.

Benefits

  • Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
  • Values intellectual rigor and open communication
  • Dedicated to fostering a culture of non-discrimination, tolerance, and inclusion
  • Equal opportunity employer

Job title

Specialist Nuclear Development Economics – Finance

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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