Corporate Development, Director

Last Energy seeks a versatile professional to source, evaluate, and execute strategic transactions and special projects. This role will work on M&A deals, debt offerings, JV agreements, project finance, sales channel partnerships, and other high-impact initiatives. These bespoke finance-oriented projects will require both modeling expertise and sharp judgment to identify edge-case risks and structure favorable terms. You'll work directly with our CEO/CFO and alongside our VP of Corporate Development to execute company-defining deals. Key Duties & Responsibilities

Source, evaluate, and lead M&A, debt financings, JV structures, project finance, and strategic partnerships

Build financial models and conduct scenario analysis

Identify contractual risks and negotiate key terms

Drive transactions from sourcing to close and integration

Structure innovative commercial and financial arrangements with Fortune 500 customers, infrastructure investors, and government entities

Execute special finance projects across the organization including capital raising efforts, institutional investor relations, credit facilities, and government financing programs

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

Partner with CEO/CFO on strategic planning and translate engineering/regulatory complexity into executable business strategy

Mentor junior team members and establish best-in-class processes

Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or related field

10+ years in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development including 2 years in investment banking (M&A, capital markets)

Post-banking investing experience (energy/infrastructure funds), corporate development at energy companies, portfolio company leadership, or entrepreneurial ventures (4-8+ years)

Track record of executing M&A and capital market transactions highly valued

Advanced modeling and valuation skills

Deep domain knowledge in power, energy, infrastructure, or industrial sectors

Strong business judgment and a keen eye for identifying hidden risks and edge-case scenarios

Proven ability to structure favorable terms in complex negotiations

Track record of commitment to organizational goals and seeing initiatives through to completion

Versatile operator comfortable with M&A, debt offerings, JV agreements, project finance, sales channel partnerships, and special projects

Energetic, relationship-oriented, and adaptable

Disciplined, thorough, and extremely focused when needed

Missionary not mercenary - genuinely excited about nuclear mission

Based in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX.