Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Oklo is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean energy and advance nuclear fuel recycling. They are seeking a Strategic Finance Associate to support corporate financial planning, capital allocation, and investment decisions while collaborating with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Own and maintain detailed project-level financial models for capital projects across Oklo's Power, Fuel, and Isotopes business units
- Prepare presentation materials for executive leadership and the board of directors to inform capital allocation and investment decisions
- Support the corporate long-range financial model by ensuring project-level inputs are current and accurately reflected at the enterprise level
- Analyze unit economics and key cost drivers across Oklo’s Power, Fuel, and Isotopes product lines
- Support capital raising activities (equity, debt, and project finance) by preparing financial projections, diligence materials, and investor presentations
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and operations teams to gather and integrate data inputs into financial models
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
- 2-5 years of experience in investment banking, project finance, strategic finance, or a related analytical role
- Industry exposure to energy, power, renewables, nuclear, or related capital-intensive infrastructure preferred
- Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills; ability to build and maintain complex, multi-scenario project financial models
- Working knowledge of project finance concepts including debt sizing, DSCR, IRR, tax equity, and sponsor returns
- Strong understanding of capital structure, cash flow modeling, and investment economics
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with strong attention to detail
- Self-starter comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple concurrent workstreams
- Industry exposure to energy, power, renewables, nuclear, or related capital-intensive infrastructure preferred
- Prior experience at a high-growth startup is a plus
Benefits
- Flexible time off
- Equity
- Competitive pay
- 401k
- Health insurance
- FSA
- Flexible work hours
Company Overview
Oklo's mission is to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy through the deployment of next-generation fast fission technology and recycling nuclear waste. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://oklo.com.