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Regional Asset Manager - BESS

Join Second Foundation in Prague as a Regional Asset Manager overseeing BESS portfolios. Manage asset performance, coordinate maintenance, and ensure compliance. Enjoy flexible hours, a modern office, and a competitive salary with bonuses.

Flexible Full time UTC+01:00 Updated 1 day ago

Applies on second-foundation.eu

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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 It is an ambitious and exciting start-up project - no legacy code, no mundane maintenance and outdated technologies, only a pure joy of creating a well-designed piece of software.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

  • Manage the technical and commercial performance of our BESS portfolio in line with approved business plans and investment objectives
  • Monitor asset availability, efficiency, degradation, and cycling behavior, coordinating with internal support team and external operators to help identify and resolve performance issues
  • Support planning and execution of preventive and corrective maintenance activities, repairs, and long-term asset lifecycle measures in collaboration with technical teams
  • Act as a coordination interface between the asset owner, O&M providers, and OEMs/suppliers, ensuring clear communication, alignment of responsibilities, and timely resolution of operational topics
  • Support and coordinate asset management activities during the commissioning phase (including participation in testing, documentation review, and issue tracking) and support a structured handover into operational phase
  • Assist in the negotiation, implementation, and day-to-day management of O&M, warranty, and service contracts
  • Coordinate and support warranty and defect claims with OEMs, EPCs, and other suppliers, including documentation, tracking, and follow-up of technical issues
  • Ensure operational compliance with applicable grid codes, permitting requirements, safety standards, and regulatory obligations during asset operation

What makes you a great candidate

  • Completed degree in economics, engineering, or a comparable technical or commercial field.
  • Initial practical experience in the energy industry (e.g. wind, solar, or battery storage) is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical skills combined with a hands-on mentality, commitment, and sense of responsibility.
  • Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with curiosity and openness to new ideas.
  • Willingness to travel and flexibility to work across different projects (plus a valid Class B driver's license).
  • Fluent in English, other languages are an advantage.

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.

Pay & benefits

+ Competitive salary package with the possibility of a yearly bonus.
Paid time off Flexible hours Meal allowance

About this role

Posted
22 Oct 2026
Updated
22 Oct 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
Flexible
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+01:00
Experience
Initial practical experience in the energy industry is an advantage.

About 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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