Second Foundation is an international energy trading and asset management company, driven by a mission to transform data into market-leading trading strategies. Our team of 550 professionals includes top-class developers, traders, and analysts working from locations in Prague, Zug, Mainz, Berlin, Charlotte, and Tokyo.
We’re looking for a Senior Originator to help connect Second Foundation’s innovation with the real world of energy — mostly for from solar and wind farms. Our objective is to grow our current 4 GW of renewables portfolio in Europe in several key markets including Romania. You’ll be our face in front of the renewable asset owners, present our product innovations, collect customer feedback and ensure portfolio growth.
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.
Skills Required
- Experience in renewables offtake or wholesale energy sales
- Strong network of renewable asset owners in Romania
- Experience structuring and negotiating 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 grid flexibility
- Proven ability to establish long-term partnerships; strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage discussions across multiple stakeholders
- Proactive, independent fast learner who thrives in fast-paced environments
- Willingness to travel to conferences
- Occasional travel to main office in Prague, CZ
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
