Corporate Development Senior Analyst

Activate Global, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy company is seeking a Corporate Development Senior Analyst to drive financial and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will support capital raises, evaluate investment opportunities, and own the corporate financial model. This role demands strong analytical skills, proficiency in financial modeling, and a passion for the clean energy landscape while participating in cross-functional decision-making.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, or corporate development.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and valuation.
• Solid understanding of financial statements and corporate finance principles.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain dynamic financial models for capital strategy and long-range planning.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on commercial opportunities and data-driven business cases.
• Prepare materials for Board and executive team to support major decisions.

Skills

Financial modeling

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Intellectual curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, business, or a related field

Advanced degree (MBA or JD) or CFA/CPA certification

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Corporate Development Senior Analyst will support and lead key financial and strategic initiatives by building financial models, evaluating investment opportunities, supporting capital raises, and contributing to M&A and long-term planning efforts. This role will be instrumental in advancing our corporate priorities, including financial modeling, strategic finance initiatives, capital formation, and M&A evaluation, while playing a visible role in cross-functional decision-making at the company’s highest levels. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the next phase of Fervo’s growth by building the analytical backbone that powers our long-term strategy. The ideal candidate will bring strong financial modeling skills, comfort in creating high-impact presentations, deep intellectual curiosity about the clean energy landscape, and the agility to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting. This position reports directly to the Director of Corporate Development.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Support corporate capital raises through financial modeling, diligence, and coordination with banks, investors, and internal teams.
• Build and maintain dynamic financial models to evaluate transactions, inform capital strategy, and support long-range planning.
• Analyze market trends, policy developments, and the competitive landscape to surface insights that shape strategic direction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to assess commercial opportunities, test key assumptions, and build data-driven business cases.
• Prepare clear, compelling materials for the Board, executive team, and external stakeholders to support major decisions.
• Own the corporate financial model and contribute to company-wide forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic planning efforts.
• Support M&A and partnership evaluation through deal screening, financial analysis, and coordination of internal stakeholders.
• Develop and refine internal tools, dashboards, or models that improve forecasting accuracy and decision-making efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, business, or a related field
• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity, corporate development, or a related area
• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with demonstrated experience in financial modeling & valuation
• Solid understanding of financial statements and corporate finance principles
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and meet deadlines
• Intellectual curiosity and a strong interest in clean energy & capital markets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on energy or infrastructure transactions
• Familiarity with capital markets, M&A processes, or energy policy
• Advanced degree (MBA or JD) or CFA/CPA certification

Location

Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX. This position will be eligible for some hybrid work flexibility, but regular in-office presence at our Houston office will be required.