Corporate development & strategy specialist

Responsibilities

You support or lead equity, debt and subsidy transactions to keep our business funded. We already raised >

EUR 100mn, but have much bigger plans still. This ranges from hands‑on preparing materials (pitch decks, financial models) to negotiation support. You run our annual strategy cycle and support business planning efforts through goal setting. You run core strategic initiatives within Leyden Jar and drive the implementation of important partnerships. You support the leadership team with decision‑support analyses on a range of ad‑hoc matters.

• Securing long‑term supply‑chain partnerships
• Developing giga‑scale manufacturing concepts
• Supporting overseas customer technology implementation

• Passionate about deep and clean tech and want to make your mark on a fast‑growing scale‑up company.
• Has a master’s degree from a top university.
• Technical background is valued, but not required.
• 3–10 years of working experience in a high‑performance environment (e.g., top‑tier strategy consulting, investment banking or another deep tech venture).
• Has a commercial mindset and is eager to close deals.
• Has experience in business planning, deal structuring and market research.
• Hands‑on excellence in Excel and PowerPoint — you’ll be doing a lot of storytelling.
• Has a hands‑on mindset and thrives on ambiguity.

• Unleash Your Potential:
  Step into a workplace where growth and ownership go hand in hand.
• Pension & Insurance Security:
  Leyden Jar contributes 10% on top of your monthly gross salary toward your pension and life insurance.
• Recharge & Refresh:
  Enjoy 25 vacation days per year (based on full‑time hours).
• Travel Made Easy:
  We cover your home‑to‑work travel costs with €0.23 per kilometer or provide an NS Business Card for hassle‑free public transportation.
• Continuous Learning:
  Access our online learning platform (Udemy) to develop your skills.
• Diverse, Inclusive & Equal:
  Be part of an international team of 20+ nationalities, where everyone’s voice matters.
• Community & Connection:
  From team‑building events and monthly lunches to year‑end celebrations and inclusive gatherings.