Sr. Director - Corporate Development

Description:
• As Sr. Director of Corporate Development you will own strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments, joint ventures, and other meaningful external engagements that support Oklo’s mission and company goals.
• In this highly visible role, you will lead the full lifecycle of corporate development activities, from opportunity identification and strategic assessment to financial modeling, due diligence, negotiation, and deal execution.
• You will serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to Oklo’s executive leadership, collaborating closely with the CEO, C-suite, and cross-functional teams across the organization.
• Lead end-to-end deal execution, serving as relationship owner, lead negotiator, and external representative in senior-level partnerships.
• Collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams to solve complex, high-impact strategic challenges—often in uncharted territory—using first-principles thinking.
• Develop clear, data-driven business cases and recommendations for executive and Board-level review.
• Evaluate acquisitions, investments, and partnerships through rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Drive diligence, deal documentation, integration planning, and execution.
• Own post-close integration strategy and delivery.
• Oversee and align go-to-market strategies across multiple business units.
• Operate independently, applying sound judgment, creativity, and strategic insight to novel situations.

Requirements:
• Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights and value-driven strategies.
• Strong executive presence and communication skills; comfortable leading C-level negotiations and external partnerships.
• Proven ability to build and manage senior relationships across financial, commercial, and government sectors.
• 10+ years of experience across corporate development, strategic partnerships, consulting, investment banking, or related fields, including 3+ years in an in-house corporate development or strategy role.
• Exceptional financial modeling, research, and analytical skills, with a knack for turning insights into recommendations.
• Passion for market trends, innovation, and competitive dynamics.
• Highly self-directed, with a track record of independently owning and delivering complex, cross-functional projects.

Benefits:
• Flexible time off
• Equity
• Competitive pay
• 401k
• Health insurance
• FSA
• Flexible work hours
• Other benefits

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