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 400 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 2 GW of renewables portfolio in Europe in several key markets such as Bulgaria, Greece and other markets. 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 Bulgaria, and potentially Greece.
- 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?
- At least 5 years of experience in a relevant role, i.e. renewables energy offtake or energy market wholesale sales.
- A strong network of renewable asset owners in Bulgaria.
- Experience in structuring and negotiating of high value contracts.
- Full proficiency in English and Bulgarian, 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.
- Based remotely with occasional travels to the main office in Prague, CZ.
What we offer?
- Freelance / independent contractor engagement — ideal for self-employed professionals operating through their own entity.
- Remote set-up with frequent travel.
- Competitive renumeration package with the possibility of a yearly bonus based on performance.
- Colleagues who are absolute experts in what they do.
- Work for impact -shape the energy transition with actions, not words.
Skills Required
- At least 5 years of experience in renewables energy offtake or energy market wholesale sales
- Strong network of renewable asset owners in Bulgaria
- Experience in structuring and negotiating high value contracts
- Full proficiency in English and Bulgarian
- Understanding of route-to-market contracts, energy markets, PPAs
- Proven ability to set up long term partnerships
- Willingness to travel to conferences
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
