Application Guide

How to Apply for Corporate Development, Director

at Last Energy

🏢 About Last Energy

Last Energy is pioneering micro nuclear technology to decarbonize global energy systems with scalable, clean power solutions. Unlike traditional nuclear companies, they focus on modular, factory-built reactors that can be deployed rapidly to provide affordable energy. Working here means contributing directly to climate solutions while operating at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and innovative finance.

About This Role

As Director of Corporate Development at Last Energy, you'll lead strategic transactions that directly enable the company's global scaling of micro nuclear technology. This role involves structuring complex finance-oriented projects (M&A, JVs, project finance) while identifying edge-case risks in a rapidly evolving industry. You'll have direct impact by executing company-defining deals alongside the CEO/CFO and VP of Corporate Development.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves analyzing potential acquisition targets or partnership opportunities in the morning, then developing financial models for micro reactor deployment scenarios. Afternoons might include due diligence calls on active transactions, followed by preparing executive briefings for the CEO/CFO on deal progress and edge-case risks. You'll frequently collaborate with the VP of Corporate Development on structuring terms for complex agreements.

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🎯 Who Last Energy Is Looking For

  • Has 7+ years executing complex strategic transactions in energy, infrastructure, or deep tech, with specific experience in project finance for capital-intensive assets
  • Demonstrates expertise in modeling bespoke financial structures for novel technology deployments, not just standard corporate finance scenarios
  • Can articulate specific examples of identifying and mitigating edge-case risks in transactions involving emerging technologies or regulatory uncertainties
  • Has directly supported C-suite in high-stakes negotiations and can point to deals that materially impacted company growth trajectories

📝 Tips for Applying to Last Energy

1

Quantify your transaction experience specifically: 'Led 3 project finance deals totaling $500M+ for energy infrastructure' rather than 'experienced in finance'

2

Highlight any nuclear, energy transition, or hard-tech experience prominently - this industry knowledge is critical for identifying edge-case risks

3

Prepare a 1-page memo demonstrating how you'd approach structuring a micro nuclear deployment deal in a new market (include regulatory, financing, and partnership considerations)

4

Reference Last Energy's specific projects or partnerships in your application to show you understand their business model beyond just 'clean energy'

5

Emphasize your ability to work directly with CEO/CFO level - include examples of executive-level communication and decision-making support

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience with project finance for capital-intensive physical assets (not just corporate M&A)', 'Examples of identifying and mitigating edge-case risks in transactions involving novel technologies or complex regulatory environments', 'How your transaction experience directly enables scaling of physical infrastructure (relevant to deploying micro reactors globally)', 'Your ability to work directly with C-suite on company-defining deals and support rapid decision-making']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Last Energy's specific micro reactor technology (PWR-20 design) and how it differs from traditional nuclear or SMRs
  • → Their existing partnerships and projects (like agreements in Poland or UK) to understand their market approach
  • → Competitive landscape in micro nuclear and how Last Energy positions itself differently
  • → Recent energy policy developments in key markets that could impact micro nuclear deployment and financing

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through how you'd structure financing for a micro nuclear deployment in a country with developing energy infrastructure
2 Describe a transaction where you identified an edge-case risk that others missed - how did you address it?
3 How would you evaluate potential sales channel partnerships for micro nuclear technology across different global markets?
4 What specific challenges do you foresee in M&A deals involving nuclear technology companies, and how would you approach them?
5 How do you balance speed of execution with thorough due diligence when working directly with CEO/CFO on time-sensitive deals?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting only generic corporate M&A experience without specific examples in project finance or capital-intensive infrastructure
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of nuclear/energy industry specifics - this role requires domain knowledge, not just transaction skills
  • Using boilerplate language about 'passion for clean energy' without concrete examples of how you've enabled scaling of physical assets

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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