Last Energy · 10 hours ago
Senior Associate, Corporate Development
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expLast Energy is seeking a sharp finance professional to support evaluation and execution of strategic transactions and special projects. The role involves working on M&A deals, debt offerings, and other high-impact initiatives, requiring modeling expertise and sharp judgment to identify risks and structure favorable terms.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementNuclearRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Build financial models and conduct scenario analysis for M&A, debt financings, JV structures, project finance, and partnerships
Support evaluation of strategic transactions from initial analysis through closing
Conduct due diligence and identify contractual risks
Draft customer proposals, board presentations, investor materials, and government financing applications
Analyze commercial opportunities across data center, industrial, and utility customer segments
Partner with engineering and regulatory teams to translate technical complexity into actionable business insights
Execute special finance projects across the organization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
2-5 years of experience, with 2+ of those years in investment banking (M&A, capital markets)
Post-banking experience in private equity, corporate development, or startup (1-2 years preferred)
Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Sharp judgment and attention to detail in identifying risks
Track record of commitment to seeing projects through to completion
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can manage multiple work streams
Mission-driven with a genuine interest in energy, power, and infrastructure
Energetic, relationship-oriented, and adaptable
Disciplined, thorough, and extremely focused when needed
Based in or willing to relocate to Austin, TX
Company
Last Energy
Last Energy is a nuclear technology company that provides nuclear energy through its modular micro nuclear power plants.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$164MKey Investors
Astera InstituteGigafundFirst Round Capital
2025-12-16Series C· $100M
2024-08-29Series B· $40M
2021-02-16Series A· $20M
Leadership Team
Bret Kugelmass
CEO, Founder
Recent News
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