Senior Associate, Strategy

Panthalassa • Portland, OR

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to the EVP Strategy, you will support and contribute to the company’s work across capital formation, investor relations, communications, and commercial partnerships. The EVP covers a lot of ground — fundraising, PR, and customer and partner engagement — and you will be embedded in all of it, learning fast and producing real work from day one. This includes but is not limited to: Manage the EVP’s calendar, travel, and meeting logistics — and handle personal administrative tasks as needed. This is a high-trust, no-task-too-small role, and keeping the EVP’s day running smoothly is foundational to everything else Prepare briefing documents, talking points, and background materials ahead of meetings so the EVP walks into every room fully up to speed Draft presentations, one-pagers, and pitch materials in PowerPoint, Keynote, or Figma, translating complex ideas into clear, compelling decks Update and collaborate on financial models in Excel and Google Sheets (unit economics, scenario analyses, financing structures) and produce clean data visualizations that simplify complex information Draft high volumes of written communications: follow-up emails, investor updates, partner correspondence, and internal memos that keep workflows moving across many relationships Maintain and organize the EVP’s CRM of investors, partners, and key contacts — track engagement, flag priorities, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks Support PR and communications efforts alongside internal and external communications teams, including drafting content, coordinating media and partner outreach, and contributing to social media strategy and execution Help with preparation, logistics, and follow-up for board meetings, investor touchpoints, and commercial partner engagements Attend select meetings, conferences, and events — initially in a support capacity, and increasingly as a representative of the company as you grow into the role This is a high-agency, high-trust position on a lean team commercializing a once-in-a-generation technology. You’ll start as a hands-on contributor, doing the work yourself across a wide range of tasks -- some glamorous, some not. As the company scales, if you are excelling in your role, you will help hire another associate to whom you hand off the scheduling and personal assistance work, and step into a more senior role with real ownership of strategic relationships and initiatives. There is no upper limit on your advancement within this company.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, or a high-growth startup in an operational or strategic role
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Expert-level Excel/Google Sheets and investor-grade presentation skills (PowerPoint, Keynote, Figma)
• Exceptional written communication; able to condense complex ideas into crisp bullets and headlines, and flex style for various audiences
• Strong affinity for, and facility with, technology, including but not limited to AI tools, CRMs, productivity software, and whatever comes next
• Demonstrated “extreme ownership” and comfort with tight deadlines, incomplete information, and senior-level scrutiny
• Experience in or strong affinity for technology-oriented, engineering-driven companies
• Must be willing to spend significant time in Portland (relocation assistance provided).

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree (MBA, MS, or equivalent) is a strong plus
• familiarity with energy, AI infrastructure, data center, and/or climate tech markets

Responsibilities

• Manage the EVP’s calendar, travel, and meeting logistics — and handle personal administrative tasks as needed.
• Prepare briefing documents, talking points, and background materials ahead of meetings.
• Draft presentations, one-pagers, and pitch materials in PowerPoint, Keynote, or Figma, translating complex ideas into clear, compelling decks.
• Update and collaborate on financial models in Excel and Google Sheets (unit economics, scenario analyses, financing structures) and produce clean data visualizations that simplify complex information.
• Draft high volumes of written communications: follow-up emails, investor updates, partner correspondence, and internal memos that keep workflows moving across many relationships.
• Maintain and organize the EVP’s CRM of investors, partners, and key contacts — track engagement, flag priorities, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Support PR and communications efforts alongside internal and external communications teams, including drafting content, coordinating media and partner outreach, and contributing to social media strategy and execution.
• Help with preparation, logistics, and follow-up for board meetings, investor touchpoints, and commercial partner engagements.
• Attend select meetings, conferences, and events — initially in a support capacity, and increasingly as a representative of the company as you grow into the role.

Benefits

• Cash compensation of $125,000 - $175,000, depending on experience
• Equity in the company
• Flexible paid time off
• Health insurance (the company pays 100% of gold level PPO plan for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
• Dental insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees and 100% for their partners and dependents)
• Vision insurance (the company pays 100% for full time employees, their partners, and dependents)
• Disability insurance (the company pays 100% for a policy to provide long term financial support if you become disabled)
• Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
• Relocation assistance to facilitate your move to Portland (if needed).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior