Oklo Inc
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Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Corporate Development Manager to join our team.
Position Description: We're looking for a highly motivated Corporate Development Manager to join our team and support the company's growth through strategic initiatives, including M&A, partnerships, investments, and other growth opportunities. This is a high-impact role that requires strong analytical capabilities, strategic thinking, and deal execution experience. Candidates with prior experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, venture capital, or management consulting are strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
Financial Modeling & Valuation
Build and maintain detailed financial models for target companies and transaction scenarios. Conduct valuation analyses using DCF, precedent transactions, and comparable company multiples.
Due Diligence & Execution
Lead and support cross-functional due diligence processes. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including legal, finance, product, and business teams. Assist in deal structuring, negotiations, and integration planning.
Strategic Planning
Support long-term corporate strategy development and execution. Prepare board materials, investment memos, and executive-level presentations.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with executive leadership and business unit heads to assess strategic priorities. Maintain relationships with bankers, VCs, founders, and other ecosystem players.
Deal Sourcing & Analysis
Identify and evaluate M&A, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities aligned with company goals. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Qualifications
4–6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, venture capital, or management consulting. Demonstrated experience in transaction execution and due diligence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Passion for technology and strategic growth. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; or MBA. Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights and value-driven strategies. Proven ability to build and manage senior relationships across financial, commercial, and government sectors. 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. Preferred Traits
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to operate independently and take initiative. Deep curiosity about markets, emerging business models, and investment trends. Prior exposure to or experience in nuclear, energy, start-ups. Location
Oklo is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. Candidates based near Santa Clara, CA are preferred, but other locations may be considered for experienced applicants. Some travel is required for this position. Who you are
A startup person: You aren’t driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us. There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that. Motivated: You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary piece of flair mentality or lack of work-life balance. It is about being part of the vision and helping reach team goals. A team-player: Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team. An excellent communicator: We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator. Creative: Being creative means that when problems arise without clear solutions or outside clear scopes, you can identify and invent ways to solve them without micromanagement. The successful person will be creative and enjoy solving open-ended problems day to day. Detail-oriented: This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication and the company's image. Compensation
About Oklo Compensation : $175,000 - $225,000 base salary, performance incentives, and equity. Salary may fall outside of the range provided and will be dependent on applicant experience. Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits. About Oklo
Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.
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Financial Modeling & Valuation
Build and maintain detailed financial models for target companies and transaction scenarios. Conduct valuation analyses using DCF, precedent transactions, and comparable company multiples.
Due Diligence & Execution
Lead and support cross-functional due diligence processes. Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including legal, finance, product, and business teams. Assist in deal structuring, negotiations, and integration planning.
Strategic Planning
Support long-term corporate strategy development and execution. Prepare board materials, investment memos, and executive-level presentations.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Work closely with executive leadership and business unit heads to assess strategic priorities. Maintain relationships with bankers, VCs, founders, and other ecosystem players.
Deal Sourcing & Analysis
Identify and evaluate M&A, investment, and strategic partnership opportunities aligned with company goals. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Qualifications
4–6 years of relevant experience in investment banking, corporate development, private equity, venture capital, or management consulting. Demonstrated experience in transaction execution and due diligence. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Passion for technology and strategic growth. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; or MBA. Strategic and analytical mindset with the ability to distill complex data into actionable insights and value-driven strategies. Proven ability to build and manage senior relationships across financial, commercial, and government sectors. 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. Preferred Traits
Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to operate independently and take initiative. Deep curiosity about markets, emerging business models, and investment trends. Prior exposure to or experience in nuclear, energy, start-ups. Location
Oklo is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. Candidates based near Santa Clara, CA are preferred, but other locations may be considered for experienced applicants. Some travel is required for this position. Who you are
A startup person: You aren’t driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us. There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that. Motivated: You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary piece of flair mentality or lack of work-life balance. It is about being part of the vision and helping reach team goals. A team-player: Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team. An excellent communicator: We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator. Creative: Being creative means that when problems arise without clear solutions or outside clear scopes, you can identify and invent ways to solve them without micromanagement. The successful person will be creative and enjoy solving open-ended problems day to day. Detail-oriented: This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication and the company's image. Compensation
About Oklo Compensation : $175,000 - $225,000 base salary, performance incentives, and equity. Salary may fall outside of the range provided and will be dependent on applicant experience. Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits. About Oklo
Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, and submitted the first custom combined license application for an advanced reactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Oklo is also developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.
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