Business Strategy & Cost Modeling Analyst

Interested in helping us transform thermal and electric energy?

Become a part of the leading Generation-IV nuclear plant development team.

Come join us at Terrestrial Energy, a US developer of advanced, Generation IV nuclear reactors.  We are growing our workforce to develop and deploy our Integral Molten Salt Reactor (IMSR) small modular nuclear plant to provide cost-competitive, clean firm heat and power to industry.

The Company has recently completed a merger creating a publicly listed operating company  (NASDAQ “IMSR”), to secure the capital resources for our next growth phase.  With the current alignment of US Federal and State government, as well as industry interest in Small Modular Reactor (SMR) and advanced reactor technologies such as Terrestrial Energy’s IMSR, there is today a unique and compelling opportunity to participate in the execution of the company’s growth business plan.

The Company is building a team of high-performing business professionals and leaders in engineering, R&D, product management and business development areas at our Charlotte, North Carolina headquarters and future project sites.  We are looking for talented individuals who can help build the organization, processes, and goal-orientated corporate culture to lead the company in our expansion.  We are seeking people who:

Have US market experience and perspectives bringing good judgement and innovative approaches to problem solving and business plan execution.

Have demonstrated exceptional performance in past engineering projects.

Offer exceptional leadership and team building capabilities.

Have a deep understanding of the requirements for advanced reactor development.

Can assist in the creation of the discipline and organized company structure, and contribute to a culture of excellence, necessary for the development and deployment of the Company’s IMSR plant.

Can thrive in a fast growing and opportunity business environment, and are capable of flexibility and adaptability at a time of organizational change.

Have the specific skillset and experience for the following role:

The Business Strategy & Cost Modeling Analyst, under the direction of the Vice President Business Strategy, is primarily responsible for the development, maintenance, and application of quantitative business and cost/LCOE models used to support corporate strategy, commercial development, and executive decision-making.

Other Responsibilities Include:

Prepare business, cost, and scenario-based numerical models to support strategic planning and business development initiatives

Develop cost models to evaluate cost structure, unit economics (LCOE), scaling effects, and comparative business options

Translate qualitative business assumptions into clear, structured, and transparent quantitative models

Perform scenario, sensitivity, and trade-space analyses to inform go/no-go and prioritization decisions

Support evaluation of commercial opportunities, partnerships, and market entry strategies through structured modeling

Prepare clear model outputs, summaries, and supporting materials for executive presentations and internal reviews

Communicate modeling assumptions, drivers, and results clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including strategy, business development, finance, engineering, and operations

Maintain model documentation, version control, and clear separation of inputs, calculations, and outputs

Support continuous improvement of modeling approaches, structure, and best practices

Report progress and findings on a regular basis

Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

Business and Financial/Cost Modeling [Experience developing financial models, DCF, financial proformas; familiarity with modeling tax impacts]

Quantitative Analysis

Communication

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Planning and Organizing

Problem Solving

Develop Executive/Board Presentations

Results Orientation

Clear Written and Verbal Communication/Strong Presentation Skills

Attention to Detail

Team player with the ability to collaborate and interact with multiple disciplines

Intellectual curiosity and adaptability

Flexible and adaptable to change

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Operations Research, Data Analytics, or a related quantitative discipline

Minimum 2-4 years of experience as a recent graduate or early-career professional with demonstrated excellence in quantitative coursework or applied projects

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for numerical, cost, and scenario modeling

Ability to structure ambiguous business problems into coherent quantitative frameworks

Strong numerical reasoning and analytical skills

Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills

Flexibility to adjust to shifting priorities, deadlines, and evolving business needs

Exceptional interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills

Skilled at developing and maintaining strong relationships across all levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors

Assets

Experience using SharePoint or OneDrive for file storage, version control, and collaboration

Familiarity with Python (e.g., pandas, numpy) for data preparation, advanced analytics, or simulations

Exposure to data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Exposure to Git for version control of analytical scripts or modeling logic

Internship, capstone, or research experience involving business, cost, or economic modeling

Experience preparing analytical summaries or presentations.

Consulting experience

Banking experience

Benefits

Extended Healthcare Plan 

A vacation policy designed to support your work-life balance

EAP Programs available to you and your family

Wellness Subsidy 

Annual Performance Review

Paid Volunteer Days – A chance to give back!

Career development opportunities

Please submit a Resume and Cover Letter.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship for employment visa status.

Terrestrial Energy requires that the successful candidate be able to access and use information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships (including dual citizenships) be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A and can be found here:

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810) unless a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy is obtained or unless you are a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual under the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). Additional information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

Terrestrial Energy Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or group.  We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. 

If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please advise us as soon as possible so appropriate arrangements can be made. If you require technical support in a format that is accessible to you, please contact [email protected]