6.4. Corporate Development Associate

Core responsibilities:

• Support corporate development initiatives including financings, strategic partnerships, M&A transactions and International Expansion efforts
• Build and maintain detailed financial models to evaluate strategic opportunities and capital decisions
• Conduct market, industry, and company analysis to support growth and investment theses
• Prepare executive- and investor-facing materials including board decks, fundraising presentations, and strategic analyses

This role helps scale a first-of-its-kind clean industrial company that produces the critical metals needed for modern technology and industrial resilience through sustainable mining practices.

Required qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional experience in investment banking, Big 4 transaction advisory, deal execution, or related strategic finance environments
• Hands-on experience supporting transactions, including M&A, capital raises, or strategic investments
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
• Experience preparing high-quality presentations for executives, boards, and investors

Compensation and perks:

• Salary Range: $110,000-$160,000
• 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Stock ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company
• Parental leave and flexibility for families
• Flexible vacation policy
• Regularly scheduled events and celebrations
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible, results-focused culture with remote work options

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production, aiming to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company.