8.2. Senior Associate-Corporate Development

Phoenix Tailings•Burlington, MA

13d•$140,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy. We are seeking a Senior Corporate Development Associate to lead the evaluation and execution of strategic transactions, partnerships, and investments. You will develop a point of view on where Phoenix Tailings should act, run critical workstreams, and guide opportunities from thesis through closing. The ideal candidate combines strong transaction judgment with curiosity about technology, markets, and operations. You can challenge assumptions, coordinate senior stakeholders, and maintain momentum through the detailed work required to complete a deal.

Requirements

4 to 7 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, transaction advisory, or strategic finance. Candidates whose deal experience demonstrates comparable ownership will be considered.
Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and transaction analysis skills.
Experience leading material diligence or execution workstreams with senior stakeholders.
Strong investment judgment and the ability to form a clear recommendation from imperfect information.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Discretion, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in critical materials, mining, industrial technology, advanced manufacturing, or climate related industries is helpful.

Responsibilities

Develop and test theses for acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and other growth opportunities.
Lead financial modeling, valuation, scenario analysis, and transaction recommendations.
Run diligence across finance, legal, technical, commercial, and operating workstreams.
Manage external advisers and maintain clear accountability for process, timing, and open issues.
Prepare and present recommendations to executives and the board.
Support negotiation strategy and lead key elements of documentation and closing.
Build relationships with potential partners, targets, investors, and market participants.
Define early integration or partnership operating plans so transaction logic carries into execution.
Coach junior team members and improve the quality of transaction analysis and process management.