Job description
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.