Corporate Development​/Investor Relations Associate

Corporate Development/Investor Relations Associate

TAE is the world’s first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment:
We're turning the promise of science into reality.

We’re looking for candidates who are passionate about realizing our mission: A future where all people have affordable access to reliable, abundant, and environmentally friendly fusion-generated electricity.

About the Role

The Corporate Development & Investor Relations Associate supports the company’s strategic growth initiatives and manages communication with investors, analysts, and key stakeholders. This role blends financial analysis, market research, strategic planning, and external communications to help drive long‑term value creation. This role reports to the VP, Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Development

• Assist in evaluation of strategic opportunities including mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and divestitures.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models (DCF, LBO, accretion/dilution, scenario analysis).
• Conduct market, competitive, and industry research to support strategic decision‑making.
• Prepare materials for executive leadership, including investment memos and board presentations.
• Track and analyze performance of acquired businesses and strategic initiatives.
• Support long‑range planning, capital allocation analysis, and corporate strategy projects.

Investor Relations

• Develop and maintain investor-facing materials such as earnings presentations, fact sheets, and press releases.
• Support quarterly earnings preparation, including Q&A drafting, financial analysis, and messaging alignment.
• Monitor analyst reports, investor sentiment, and market trends to inform leadership.
• Maintain the investor database and track engagement with shareholders and analysts.
• Coordinate investor meetings, conferences, and roadshows.
• Ensure consistent, accurate, and compliant communication of financial performance and strategy.
• Benchmark peer performance, valuation, and disclosures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, consulting, equity research, or corporate finance.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with senior executives and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving instincts.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with M&A transactions or strategic finance.
• Familiarity with SEC filings, earnings processes, and public‑company communications.
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and financial databases (Capital IQ, Bloomberg, Fact Set).
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, compelling narratives.
• Experience in collaborative and flexible work environments.

Role details

Role will be remote based. Some travel as required.

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Imagination, skill, and will

We are a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.

What you’ll get with us

• Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, company wide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave
• Payment rewards:
  For referring talent, novel research, and patents
• A collaborative environment:
  An organization where…