Second Foundation

Business M&A analyst

Join Second Foundation in Prague as a Business M&A Analyst. Analyze energy markets, evaluate M&A deals, and build financial models. Enjoy flexible hours, a modern office, and a competitive salary with bonuses.

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

  • Analyse markets, competitors, regulation and technology across the energy and battery-storage sectors.
  • Source and evaluate M&A opportunities, including BESS deals, and support due diligence through to deal close.
  • Build financial models, including DCF, IRR, NPV and investment cases.
  • Translate models, filings and internal data into concise, decision-ready materials.
  • Manage analytical deliverables, flag data quality issues and suggest improvements to reporting workflows.
  • Work with internal teams, external stakeholders and portfolio companies to support optimisation, growth and post-acquisition integration.

What makes you a great candidate

  • Degree in business, finance or a STEM field.
  • Experience in M&A, investment analysis, corporate finance, financial modelling or business analysis.
  • Strong financial-modelling skills, including DCF, IRR, NPV and scenario analysis.
  • Solid data-handling, analysis and visualisation skills; Python or automation experience is a plus.
  • Advanced command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Detail-focused, proactive and able to turn complex findings into clear recommendations.
  • Comfortable managing several analytical deliverables independently and collaborating across teams.

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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About the role

June 24, 2026

June 27, 2026

Full time

Flexible

Company

Energy Storage

Second Foundation

second-foundation.eu

  •  Prague, Czech Republic

Experience in M&A, investment analysis, or corporate finance

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