Senior Originator
Second Foundation
Company
Second Foundation
HeadquartersPrague, Czech Republic
Founded2019
SizeApproximately 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
- You deliver route-to-market PPAs for our growing portfolio of wind and solar assets.
- You will be the first point of contact for potential clients in the wholesale energy markets with the focus on Romania.
- You will build up and maintain relations with renewable asset owners.
- You will deepen our market knowledge and propose ideas how to structure and differentiate our product offering.
- You will explain and collect feedback on product innovations, from ancillary services on renewables, commercial curtailment, or batteries colocation.
- You will travel to conferences and represent Second Foundation in front of senior stakeholder groups.
What makes you a great candidate
- Experience in a relevant role, i.e. renewables energy offtake or energy market wholesale sales.
- A strong network of renewable asset owners in Romania.
- Experience in structuring and negotiating of high value contracts.
- Full proficiency in English and Romanian, oral and written.
- Understanding of route-to-market contracts, energy markets, PPAs, guarantees of origin, or power grid flexibility.
- Proven ability to set up long term partnerships, with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Skilled at prioritizing tasks and focusing on what brings the most value, with the ability to manage discussions across multiple stakeholders.
- Proactive and independent fast learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel to conferences.
- Occasional travels to the main office in Prague, CZ.
What we offer
- Remote set-up with frequent travel with a possibility to use our office in Bucharest.
- Competitive salary package with sales based yearly bonus.
- 25 days of paid vacation (in addition to national holidays).
- Working with absolute experts in local and international energy sector.
- High-end work equipment (devices optionally from Apple, Samsung, Lenovo).
- Short decision-making paths and rapid development opportunities.
- Individual training opportunities.
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About the role
August 13, 2026
August 20, 2026
Full time
Hybrid
Company
- Bucharest, Romania
Senior level experience in renewable energy or energy market sales
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