Director, Strategy

Panthalassa

. Help determine how the company finances itself and describes its work to investors and partners .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $325,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financing strategy, investor relations, and scenario modeling, with a strong command of AI infrastructure and energy markets. Capable of producing compelling presentations and managing investor communications while navigating complex financial landscapes.

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Investor Relations ManagementFinancing Strategy DevelopmentScenario Modeling ExpertiseAI Infrastructure KnowledgeExcellent Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Excel ProficiencyPowerPoint ProficiencyScenario ModelingCap Table KnowledgeValuation ExpertiseFinancial AnalysisDiligence ProcessesMarket ResearchData Room ManagementInvestor Communication

Soft Skills

Responsibility for OutcomesAdaptability Across CulturesAttention to DetailDiscretion with Sensitive InformationStrong Communication

Tools & Technologies

Google SheetsFigmaAirtableGoogle DocsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Venture CapitalInvestment BankingManagement ConsultingEnergy SectorHard TechFinancial MarketsGovernment PolicyCompute Infrastructure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help determine how the company finances itself and describes its work to investors and partners
Report to the EVP, Strategy and work closely with the CEO
Manage day-to-day capital formation and investor relations work, including models, materials, diligence, updates, and investor conversations
Shape and articulate company views on energy, hard tech, financial markets, government, AI, and compute infrastructure
Manage investor relationships between financings
Write regular updates, maintain the data room, and run diligence processes
Set financing strategy, round size, structure, process, and timing with leadership
Drive transactions from preparation through close
Build and own financing, operating scenario, and capitalization models
Test assumptions and review others’ work
Produce investor letters, board materials, memos, one-pagers, and correspondence
Develop visually compelling presentations explaining complex technical, financial, and strategic plans
Track relevant markets, companies, investors, and public debate; turn research into recommendations
Use AI to accelerate research, verify sources, test reasoning, and strengthen analysis
Represent Panthalassa in investor and partner meetings, conferences, and events
Help recruit, manage, and develop strategy hires as the function expands
Potentially hire and lead a broader strategy team as the company grows

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least four years of relevant experience in startups, venture capital, investment banking, management consulting, or a comparable analytical environment
Expert command of Excel and PowerPoint, plus ease with Google Sheets and Figma
Excellent writing and a willingness to share samples
Fluency with financing structures, cap tables, valuation, and scenario modeling
Deep working knowledge of AI infrastructure and energy, including the major companies, investors, technologies, and policy debates
Experience working with investors, partners, or colleagues across countries and time zones
A record of taking responsibility for outcomes under tight deadlines, incomplete information, and high stakes
Love using AI and detest obvious AI writing; use AI tools every day and edit output to reflect your own judgment and voice
Informed views on the technical and economic forces shaping AI, compute infrastructure, and energy
Experience working across time zones and business cultures
Fluency with Google Docs, Excel, Figma, Airtable, and other business tools
Knowledge of cap table math and NVCA documents
Ability to handle sensitive information and relationships with care and discretion

Benefits

Comp & perks

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, 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)
Flexibility to manage your schedule around the work