Second Foundation

Dispatcher

Join Second Foundation in Tokyo as a Dispatcher overseeing energy assets like cogeneration and biogas plants. This role involves customer communication, data-driven tool collaboration, and shift work with flexible hours. Enjoy paid vacation, home office options, and a performance bonus while contributing to energy transition.
Second Foundation
Second Foundation
Tokyo, Japan Flexible Full time UTC+09:00

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

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Second Foundation energy asset portfolio, including cogeneration units, battery systems, biogas plants, and large-scale consumption facilities.
  • Maintain regular communication with customers and partners to provide updates and address inquiries regarding their equipment's performance.
  • Collaborate with IT and analytics teams to enhance tools, applications and systems that support data-driven decisions.
  • Assist in planning and optimizing energy flexibility capacities in response to current market conditions.
  • Work on a 12-hour shift schedule to ensure continuous operation (only day shifts, no night shifts).

What makes you a great candidate

  • Strong analytical thinking skills and an ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment.
  • A proactive, responsible approach with the capability to work independently and handle tasks autonomously.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in Japanese.
  • Solid experience with spreadsheets and report creation using MS Excel.
  • Experience with SQL (preferred but not required).
  • Electrotechnical education and prior dispatcher experience are a plus.

What we offer

  • 20 days of paid vacation (in addition to national holidays).
  • Flexible working hours and home office options.
  • Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus structure.
  • Latest tech tools: High-end phone and laptop provided to support your productivity.
  • Exciting work with a talented team in algorithmic trading.
  • Short decision-making paths and rapid development opportunities.
  • Training budget to support your professional development and growth.
  • Play a direct role in advancing the energy transition and supporting decarbonization.

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About the role

June 10, 2026

Full time

Company

June 10, 2026

Flexible

Bioenergy , Energy Storage

Second Foundation

second-foundation.eu

  •  Tokyo, Japan

Solid experience preferred

UTC+09:00