Energy Data Manager - German speaker (m/w/d)

The Second Foundation Group is an international energy trading company with around 400 employees based in Prague (Czech Republic), Zug (Switzerland), Mainz and Berlin (Germany), Charlotte (USA), and Tokyo (Japan). We specialize in the physical trading of electricity across 21 markets in Europe, North America, and Asia. 

We focus on integrating and optimally marketing renewable energies and battery storage within the electricity market. Since 2023, the Second Foundation Group has been investing in its assets, particularly battery storage systems. With a portfolio of 15 battery storage projects with a capacity of over 500 MW, our next goal is to establish ourselves as a leading owner and operator of battery storage systems in Germany. Innovative and efficient storage solutions pave the way for deeper integration of renewable energy sources.  

To achieve this task, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. The Second Foundation Group employs some of the brightest minds from various disciplines, such as computer science, mathematics, and economics, to solve seemingly unsolvable problems in the energy markets. We empower people to grow, explore new ideas, and thrive as part of a team that values innovation and mutual support. With room to think freely and act independently, you’ll work on impactful projects, far from the constraints of traditional corporate setups. 

As a (Junior) Energy Data Manager, you play a key role in managing market processes in our back office. Your tasks range from data exchange with transmission and distribution system operators to communication with asset owners and close collaboration with colleagues from IT and analytics departments at our Prague headquarters. 

What would you work on? 

• Ownership of market communication processes and energy market data. 
• Handling the registration, deregistration, and reallocation of assets within our portfolio. 
• Reviewing balanced energy quantities (production, redispatch, balancing energy, etc.). 
• Developing your own tools to support your regular tasks. 
• Supporting other teams that require energy data from your area (e.g., billing, controlling, portfolio management, origination). 
• Collaborating with IT in Prague to integrate back-office processes and tools into the new IT platform. 
• Providing ad-hoc support to other teams, such as sales and origination.  

What makes you a great candidate? 

• A university degree in energy management, mathematics, physics, computer science, or a related field. 
• Experience with energy data processes in Germany. 
• Experience with programming, preferably in Python, and enthusiasm for personal development. 
• Basic experience with databases and SQL. 
• Passion for automation. 
• Strong teamwork and communication skills. 
• High level of commitment and sense of responsibility. 
• Strong analytical skills and a structured work approach. 
• Proficient in German and English. 
• Curiosity and openness to innovation, with a desire to grow in a dynamic environment. 

What do we offer? 

• Competitive remuneration package with attractive variable component. 
• Working with absolute experts in algorithmic trading. 
• Flexible working hours and home office options. 
• High-end work equipment (devices optionally from Apple, Samsung, Lenovo). 
• Short decision-making paths and rapid development opportunities. 
• Individual training opportunities.