Senior Financing & Bank Relations Manager
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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What you would work on
- Build and manage relationships with banks, institutional lenders, debt funds, and other capital partners.
- Originate and structure corporate and project-level financing transactions, including senior debt, mezzanine, bridge financing, and refinancing.
- Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, covenants, security packages, and capital structure.
- Develop and review financial models, investment cases, lender materials, and bank presentations.
- Advise senior stakeholders on lender expectations, financing market conditions, and structuring options.
- Coordinate internal analytical support and ensure high-quality financing materials.
- Monitor financing markets and identify refinancing, upsizing, and new structuring opportunities.
What makes you a great candidate
- 8-15 years of experience in debt advisory, loan origination, structured finance, project finance, or a similar role.
- Experience in infrastructure, energy, renewables, battery storage, or real assets is strongly preferred.
- Proven relationships with banks and institutional lenders.
- Experience negotiating term sheets, financing terms, and credit facility agreements.
- Strong financial modelling and commercial analysis skills.
- Experience in international, multi-stakeholder environments.
- Ability to guide junior analysts or coordinate analytical work.
- Exposure to NPL, UTP, distressed debt, or complex credit structures is an advantage.
- Fluent English required; German, Italian, Czech, or other European languages are a plus.
What we offer
- Brand new office in the city center - Masary??ka.
- 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.
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About the role
June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026
Full time
On-site
Company
- Prague, Czech Republic
8-15 years
UTC+01:00