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About the Role
Second Foundation is a global energy trading company specializing in the physical trading of electricity. In Japan, we operate as an aggregator and developer in the electricity market, focusing on battery energy storage systems (BESS), dispatch optimization, and market trading. As a Commercial Manager at Nihon Obno, you will manage the commercial and financial aspects of BESS projects throughout their lifecycle, from opportunity screening to investor sales. You will report to the CEO of Nihon Obno and collaborate with various internal teams and external partners to analyze project economics, track progress, and prepare investor materials.
Responsibilities
- Review and assess new project opportunities, including existing projects offered for acquisition, and summarize key technical, commercial, and financial information.
- Run project financial models to assess cash flows, returns, and sensitivities, and maintain up-to-date project economics.
- Act as commercial project manager for projects in development and construction, tracking status, budgets, costs, and economics.
- Prepare project summaries, presentations, and other materials for investors, lenders, and internal decision-making.
- Set up and maintain project data rooms and coordinate due diligence for project sales and financings.
- Support transactions with investors and lenders, including information requests, commercial terms, and documentation.
- Work with internal teams and external partners, such as developers, EPC contractors, and advisors, to ensure project information is complete, accurate, and current.
Requirements
- Experience in corporate finance, project finance, M&A, or the commercial management of infrastructure or energy projects.
- Strong Excel and financial modelling skills.
- Ability to work confidently with existing project finance models.
- Good understanding of project economics.
- Ability to review large amounts of project documentation and summarize it clearly for investors and management.
- Well-organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to manage several projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Commercial judgment.
- Clear communication skills.
- Proactive approach.
- Business-fluent Japanese and English.
- Experience in energy, infrastructure, or BESS is an advantage.
Skills
- Financial modeling
- Excel
- Project management
- Commercial analysis
- Investor relations
- Due diligence
- Transaction support
Location
- Prague (HQ, CZ)
- Zug (CH)
- Mainz (DE)
- Berlin (DE)
- Charlotte (USA)
- Tokyo (JP)
Work Type
- Flexible working hours
- Home office options
Experience Level
- Candidates with an analyst background and the ability to grow into the role will also be considered.
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus structure.
Benefits
- 20 days of paid vacation (in addition to national holidays)
- Flexible working hours and home office options
- Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus structure
- Latest tech tools: High-end phone and laptop provided
- Exciting work with a talented team in algorithmic trading
- Short decision-making paths and rapid development opportunities
- Training budget to support professional development and growth
- Direct role in advancing the energy transition and supporting decarbonization
About the Company
- Second Foundation is a global energy trading company with over 400 employees across offices in Prague (HQ, CZ), Zug (CH), Mainz (DE), Berlin (DE), Charlotte (USA), and Tokyo (JP).
- We specialize in the physical trading of electricity across 21 markets in Europe, North America, and Asia.
- With a strong focus on sustainable energy markets, our competitive edge lies in combining exceptional talent, innovative technology, and a deep understanding of the evolving energy landscape.
- In Japan, Second Foundation operates as an aggregator and developer in the electricity market, with a particular focus on battery energy storage systems (BESS), dispatch optimization, and market trading—further strengthening our global commitment to advancing the future of energy.
- Second Foundation’s BESS projects in Japan are sourced, developed, built and managed by its subsidiary Nihon Obno.