Last Energy · 5 hours ago
Director, Corporate Development
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expLast Energy is seeking a versatile professional to source, evaluate, and execute strategic transactions and special projects. The role focuses on M&A deals, debt offerings, and other high-impact initiatives, requiring strong modeling expertise and judgment to navigate risks and structure favorable terms.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementNuclearRenewable EnergySustainability
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
Qualification
Required
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
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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