Second Foundation is an international energy trading and asset management firm headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, with offices in Switzerland, Germany, Japan and the US. Our team of 500 professionals specializes in power trading, transforming complex data into market-leading trading strategies through advanced technology and sophisticated quantitative modeling.
We are seeking an Analyst to join us in the management of our renewables’ portfolio and development of new products. The role is key to translate results of the Reporting and VPP teams into action (e.g. pruning portfolio from nonprofitable and badly behaving plants, follow up with relevant teams in case of a plant underperformance), keep acquisition cost of new assets low through development and implementation of new Origination products and collaborate with other teams when achieving operational efficiency.
What would you work on?
- Monitor and maximize the PnL performance of assets in Second Foundation’s portfolio by maintaining a healthy and profitable portfolio.
- Track portfolio acquisition progress against targets and contribute to pricing and bidding strategies.
- Develop and coordinate implementation of new products that support the Origination business.
- Collaborate with teams across the company, including Sales, TSS, Assets Analytics, Assets Reporting, DEV, Finance and Accounting.
What makes you a great candidate?
- University degree in a quantitative field (mathematics, physics, computer science, economics or similar).
- Basics in computer programming (Python, SQL) and a usual office suite (Excel)
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and clear fluency communication in English.
- Bonus points for experience in power or renewables markets, business reporting/controlling, and German language skills.
What do 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.
- Multisport Card fully paid by the company.
- Free snacks at the office.
- Colleagues who are absolute experts in what they do.
Skills Required
- University degree in a quantitative field (mathematics, physics, computer science, economics or similar)
- Basic programming skills in Python
- Basic SQL skills
- Proficiency with Excel and standard office suite
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and clear fluency in English
- Experience in power or renewables markets
- Experience in business reporting/controlling
- German language skills
What We Do
Second Foundation is a tech company active in energy markets. A young company based in Prague that quickly grew into an international player in the modern energy sector, focusing on electricity trading, renewable energy production, battery storage, and flexible asset management. We operate at 25 markets from USA to Japan. With innovative proprietary technology and advanced trading algorithms, we are committed to maximizing the value of renewable energies while supporting the energy transition
