Junior Business Analyst (m/w/d)
Second Foundation
Company
Second Foundation
Prague, Czech Republic
2019
Approximately 350 employees worldwide (source: linkedin.com).
What They Do
Second Foundation is a private technology-driven energy trading company that has rapidly evolved from an innovator in the spot market to a global leader in algorithmic trading and renewable energy management. They focus on energy algorithmic trading, renewable energy optimization, virtual power plants (VPP), and grid balancing, utilizing advanced mathematical methods, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and predictive weather models. Their platforms manage over 2 GW of capacity across solar, wind, and battery systems (BESS) (source: second-foundation.de).
Projects and History
Significant projects include the acquisition of Nano Energies Trade in 2022, which strengthened synergies in trading solar, wind, and battery resources. They currently manage approximately 1.5-2 GW of renewable capacity within their market activities. Current projects include the acquisition of 60 MWh of BESS in Finland and the first investment in BESS in Romania, enhancing their presence in Central and Eastern Europe (source: second-foundation.eu).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Second Foundation announced plans for a full acquisition of the Nano Energies group, expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024. They also established a long-term partnership with Bochemie Group, which includes a minority stake and enhancement of global energy services. Additionally, they announced the acquisition of a 60 MWh BESS project in Finland and an investment in the Japanese market with IQg (source: second-foundation.eu).
Working with Them
Second Foundation is looking for employees in trading, technology and development, quantitative roles, meteorology, and engineering. Employees have the opportunity to work in offices in Prague, Berlin, Zug, Charlotte, and Tokyo. The company emphasizes recruiting individuals with financial trading experience and an interest in mathematics and energy markets, reflecting their rapid global growth (source: second-foundation.de).
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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 you would work on
- Support market, competitor, regulatory, and technology research in the energy and battery-storage sectors.
- Assist in identifying and reviewing potential battery-storage and energy-related business opportunities.
- Help prepare presentations, summaries, and basic investment materials for internal decision-making.
- Work with internal teams to analyze data from models, reports, and portfolio companies.
- Support post-acquisition integration activities and ongoing performance tracking of portfolio companies.
What makes you a great candidate
- Currently enrolled in a university program (business, finance, economics, engineering, or a related field).
- Available to work part-time.
- Strong interest in renewable energy, battery storage, and energy markets.
- Comfortable working with Excel; basic PowerPoint skills required.
- Interest in data analysis and financial modeling; Python is a plus but not required.
- Detail-oriented, reliable, and eager to learn.
- Able to clearly summarize research and support team decisions.
What we offer
- Brand new office in the city center - Masaryčka.
- Competitive salary package with the possibility of a yearly bonus.
- 25 days of paid holiday.
- Flexible working hours and home-office options.
- High-end workstation.
- Sponsored lunch in the office. Every workday.
- Free snacks at the office.
- Multisport Card - fully paid by the company.
- Colleagues who are absolute experts in what they do.
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February 3, 2026
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February 3, 2026
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- Prague, Czech Republic
Currently enrolled in a university program
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