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 enhancement, and energy flexibility planning. Enjoy 20 days paid vacation, performance bonuses, and professional growth in a tech-forward environment.
Second Foundation
Second Foundation
Tokyo, Japan On-site Full time UTC+09:00

Second Foundation

Company

Name

Second Foundation

Headquarters

Prague, Czech Republic

Founded

2019

Size

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

  • 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.

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.
  • Solid experience with spreadsheets and report creation using MS Excel.
  • Electrotechnical education and prior dispatcher experience are a plus.
  • Currently based in Tokyo, or willing to relocate to Tokyo prior to joining.

What we offer

  • 20 days of paid vacation (in addition to national holidays).
  • Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus structure.
  • Latest tech tools: High-end phone and laptop provided to support your productivity.
  • Working in an exciting environment with talented, highly motivated professionals.
  • 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

August 6, 2026

August 6, 2026

Full time

On-site

Company

Bioenergy, Energy Storage

Second Foundation

second-foundation.eu

  •  Tokyo, Japan

Solid experience preferred

UTC+09:00