Build financial models and conduct scenario analysis for M&A, debt financings, JV structures, project finance, and partnerships
Support evaluation of strategic transactions from initial analysis through closing
Conduct due diligence and identify contractual risks
Draft customer proposals, board presentations, investor materials, and government financing applications
Analyze commercial opportunities across data center, industrial, and utility customer segments
Partner with engineering and regulatory teams to translate technical complexity into actionable business insights
Execute special finance projects across the organization
Commitments
Based in or willing to relocate to Austin, Texas
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Requirements
2-5 years of experience, with 2+ of those years in investment banking (M&A, capital markets)
Post-banking experience in private equity, corporate development, or startup (1-2 years preferred)
Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Sharp judgment and attention to detail in identifying risks
Track record of commitment to seeing projects through to completion
Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can manage multiple work streams
Mission-driven with a genuine interest in energy, power, and infrastructure
Based in or willing to relocate to Austin, Texas
Preferred Skills
Post-banking experience in private equity, corporate development, or startup (1-2 years preferred)
Education
(Not required)
– Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
Last Energy seeks a sharp finance professional to support evaluation and execution of strategic transactions and special projects. This role will work on M&A deals, debt offerings, JV agreements, project finance, sales channel partnerships, and other high-impact initiatives alongside our VP of Corporate Development. These bespoke finance-oriented projects will require both modeling expertise and sharp judgment to identify edge-case risks and structure favorable terms. Key Duties & Responsibilities
Build financial models and conduct scenario analysis for M&A, debt financings, JV structures, project finance, and partnerships Support evaluation of strategic transactions from initial analysis through closing Conduct due diligence and identify contractual risks Draft customer proposals, board presentations, investor materials, and government financing applications Analyze commercial opportunities across data center, industrial, and utility customer segments Partner with engineering and regulatory teams to translate technical complexity into actionable business insights Execute special finance projects across the organization
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field 2-5 years of experience, with 2+ of those years in investment banking (M&A, capital markets) Post-banking experience in private equity, corporate development, or startup (1-2 years preferred) Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills Exceptional written and verbal communication skills Sharp judgment and attention to detail in identifying risks Track record of commitment to seeing projects through to completion Self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can manage multiple work streams Mission-driven with a genuine interest in energy, power, and infrastructure Energetic, relationship-oriented, and adaptable Disciplined, thorough, and extremely focused when needed Based in or willing to relocate to Austin, Texas
Last Energy
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Austin, TX