Director, Corporate Development

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr