Senior Associate, Corporate Development

Senior Associate, Corporate Development

Calgary, AB Canada

About Us

Summit Nanotech is a venture-backed lithium extraction company unlocking sustainable access to the lithium the world needs to power the energy transition. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, we’ve developed proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology that helps project developers in Argentina, Chile, and the U.S. produce lithium more economically and responsibly. Recognized by the Cleantech Group as one of the Top 100 Global Cleantech Startups in both 2024 and 2025, Summit is shaping the future of critical mineral supply.

At Summit, growth and innovation are more than goals, they’re a shared responsibility and a core value. Our integrated approach to Corporate Development reflects the strength of our internal team and our commitment to driving strategic initiatives that create lasting value. To learn more about us, visit our website or LinkedIn.

About You

Summit Nanotech is seeking a Senior Associate, Corporate Development to support global strategic initiatives. This role will be instrumental in driving high-impact projects and analyses that inform Summit’s growth and decision-making.

Key responsibilities include:

- Conducting techno-economic analyses to evaluate technologies and business opportunities

- Monitoring and analyzing competitor movements and industry trends to proactively assess their potential impact on Summit’s strategic direction and business outcomes

- Developing forecasting and planning tools, along with related analyses to support strategic decisions

- Assisting in the evaluation and negotiation of potential partnerships and opportunities

The Role

Reporting to the VP, Strategy and Corporate Development, the ideal candidate will bring a strong analytical mindset, proactive communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You excel at managing multiple projects from concept to execution, and you approach challenges with a collaborative spirit and global perspective. Your work is thoughtful, impactful, and transformative— contributing to Summit’s mission of sustainable innovation. A hybrid model of in-office and remote work from home will be available, the balance depending on business needs at any given time.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Research and technical analysis of Summit’s marketplace and industry trends, including monitoring macroeconomic, lithium market, customer, and competitor news, and synthesizing actionable insights

- Due diligence of competitor technology, activities, projects, economics, and the overall competitive landscape

- Support of Summit’s sales and business development team with technoeconomic analysis to support customer capture tactics

- Financial analysis and strategic consideration in the development and evaluation of company growth initiatives

- Build and maintain forecast and planning tools (e.g., techno-economic models) to support Summit’s strategic decision making

- Prepare presentations, proposals and marketing materials for senior management, potential investors, and other stakeholders

- Support analysis and negotiation of key transactions with strategic partners and others

- Liaise and work closely with internal resources and external advisors

- Support and enhance current corporate development processes

Skills and Qualifications:

- Post secondary education (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree) focused on engineering, business, finance or economics

- Preference for educational and/or employment experience of a technical nature (e.g., engineering degree, ability analyze process flow diagrams and other engineering and technical documentation)

- 3-5 years experience in consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, business development, with experience in technology-focused corporate environments seen as an asset

- Experience in evaluating market conditions and business decisions from financial, technical and strategic standpoints

- Quick learner with an ability to understand and distill complex technical and market data into decision-useful information

- Organized self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent tasks; able to quarterback initiatives from conception, planning and execution through completion ensuring proactive communication with stakeholders

- Proficient with office software applications including Excel and PowerPoint

- Strong written and verbal communication skills Summit Nanotech takes pride in our inclusive corporate culture.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted