Senior M&A Business Analyst (m/w/d)
Second Foundation
Company Overview
Second Foundation
Prague, Czechia
2019 (source: second-foundation.eu)
450+ employees worldwide (source: second-foundation.eu)
What They Do
Second Foundation is a private technology and energy trading group that specializes in algorithmic electricity trading, portfolio origination, and virtual power plant aggregation. The company is actively building a portfolio of flexible assets such as battery energy storage systems across Europe, the US, and Japan (source: second-foundation.eu). Their core focus is on short-term electricity trading and algorithmic market-making, utilizing proprietary low-latency trading platforms and machine-learning models to execute approximately 100,000 automated trades per day (source: second-foundation.eu). They offer a range of services including market making, route-to-market services, and commercial optimization for renewable assets, targeting owners and operators of solar and wind farms, battery owners, and industrial flexible consumers (source: sf-origination.eu). The company differentiates itself through its mathematical expertise and integrated forecasting capabilities, providing commercially aligned services to asset owners (source: second-foundation.eu).
Projects & Track Record
Second Foundation manages and trades on a pan-European scale, with its origination arm managing roughly 1.5 GW of renewable capacity across various markets (source: sf-origination.eu). Notable projects include a 13.8 MW battery project in Germany, where Second Foundation remains the majority owner and commercial operator (source: daiwa-ei.jp). They also acquired a 60 MWh battery energy storage project in Finland (source: mainsights.io) and are responsible for trading and aggregation of Smart Solar’s grid-scale BESS in Japan (source: japanenergyhub.com). The company has expanded its capabilities through acquisitions, such as Nano Energies Trade, to enhance its aggregation and VPP services (source: second-foundation.eu).
Recent Developments
In recent years, Second Foundation has made significant strides, including the acquisition of Nano Energies’ flexibility aggregator to expand its VPP services, pending competition approval (source: second-foundation.eu). In 2025, they announced a strategic partnership with Bochemie Group to integrate battery hardware and services (source: gazenergy.cz). The company has also expanded internationally, establishing a US trading arm and launching commercial activities in Japan (source: energy.gov). Their M&A activities include acquiring battery projects in Finland and developing a 13.8 MW German BESS project (source: daiwa-ei.jp). They continue to expand their route-to-market services across Europe, including the Nordic and Balkan countries (source: sf-origination.eu).
Working There
Second Foundation offers a dynamic work environment with roles spanning trading, quantitative research, software engineering, and more (source: second-foundation.eu). They actively recruit for positions in algorithmic trading, quant research, and systems engineering across their offices in Prague, Switzerland, Germany, the USA, and Japan (source: second-foundation.eu). The company promotes a flat hierarchy and values mathematical excellence, innovation, and cross-disciplinary collaboration (source: second-foundation.eu). While specific benefits are not detailed publicly, they emphasize career development and international mobility (source: second-foundation.eu). Prospective employees are encouraged to consult job postings for role-specific compensation and benefits (source: second-foundation.eu).
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Job Description
Our mission is to turn data into market-beating trading strategies by using sophisticated mathematical models and cutting-edge technology. The core team consists of top-class developers, quant analysts and traders who are using their accumulated know-how to create a state-of-the-art platform. It is an ambitious and exciting start-up project - no legacy code, no mundane maintenance and outdated technologies, only a pure joy of creating a well-designed piece of software.
We are an independent company. And you will have a real say in what will be developed and in what way.
We hire only the brightest and the most curious minds. We are looking for university graduates with strong programming skills, a drive and an interest in solving complex problems.
What would you work on
- Analyse markets, competitors, regulation and technology across the energy and battery-storage sectors.
- Source and evaluate BESS M&A opportunities, prepare investment cases and support due-diligence through to deal close.
- Translate models, filings and internal data into concise, decision-ready materials, and provide guidance to junior analysts contributing to these materials.
- Work with portfolio companies to drive optimization, growth and smooth post-acquisition integration, occasionally coordinating cross-functional input.
- Assist with integration planning and execution for newly acquired businesses, helping ensure that key milestones and deliverables are met.
What makes you a great candidate
- Degree in business, finance or a STEM field (preferred).
- 3-5 years' experience in the energy or battery-storage sectors.
- Proven talent in identifying and shaping new growth opportunities through market, competitive and regulatory analysis.
- Solid data-handling, analysis and visualisation skills; Python experience a plus.
- Advanced financial-modelling ability and full command of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Detail-focused, diligent and able to turn complex findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Curious, quick to learn and comfortable applying critical and creative thinking to business problems.
What do we offer
- Competitive salary package with a performance-based bonus.
- Autonomy in how you manage your work.
- Diverse, international projects, with opportunities for on-site involvement.
- Exceptional benefits, including a training budget, on-site lunches, gym and more.
- 25 days of paid holiday.
Odebírat upozornění na nové příležitosti
Dostávejte upozornění na pozice v oblasti Skladování energie v lokalitě Praha, Česká republika
O této roli
5. prosince 2025
Plný úvazek
Firma
26. prosince 2025
Flexibilní
- Praha, Česká republika
3-5 years
UTC+01:00
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