Senior Director, Global Power Origination & Market Development

Oklo is seeking a highly strategic, commercially minded, and globally oriented leader to help shape where and how advanced nuclear power can be deployed worldwide. The Senior Director, Global Power Origination & Market Development will help lead Oklo’s exploration and evaluation of global market opportunities, strategic partnerships, infrastructure ecosystems, government initiatives, and commercial pathways for advanced nuclear deployment. This role is intentionally broad, strategic, and commercially oriented in nature. The individual will help Oklo understand what is possible across global power markets by identifying emerging opportunities, evaluating market structures, building strategic relationships, and helping structure commercial partnerships that enable deployment. The role sits at the intersection of global energy markets, infrastructure strategy, commercial origination, government affairs, industrial development, and long-term corporate strategy. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, commercially sophisticated, highly analytical, and comfortable operating in ambiguity while helping define entirely new market opportunities. This individual will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to assess where Oklo can create the greatest strategic advantage globally — while also helping structure the commercial frameworks and partnerships required to execute on those opportunities. There will be significant international travel expected. We are only considering candidates based in the Netherlands or United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

Global market development and opportunity exploration: identify and evaluate emerging global market opportunities for advanced nuclear deployment across North America, Europe, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and strategic industrial regions; analyze global electricity market dynamics, industrial growth trends, energy security initiatives, and infrastructure investment patterns; develop strategic market perspectives on where advanced nuclear can create the greatest commercial and infrastructure value; Strategic origination and commercial structuring: build relationships with utilities, grid operators, hyperscalers, data center developers, industrial energy users, infrastructure developers, strategic investors, governments, ministries, sovereign wealth funds, and energy/infrastructure partners; explore, originate, and structure strategic partnership opportunities; support development and negotiation of strategic cooperation agreements, joint development agreements, MOUs, power purchase concepts, long-term energy supply agreements, infrastructure and co-development partnerships, public-private partnership structures; Government affairs and strategic policy analysis: monitor global policy developments related to nuclear energy, industrial policy, energy security, grid modernization, AI infrastructure growth, decarbonization initiatives, strategic manufacturing; support engagement strategies with governments, regulators, and strategic policy stakeholders; Strategic funding and infrastructure finance: identify and evaluate strategic funding pathways including sovereign investment programs, export credit agencies, infrastructure financing initiatives, strategic grants and incentives, public-private investment partnerships, industrial development programs; Global infrastructure and supply chain strategy: assess global infrastructure ecosystems and supply chain capabilities; explore strategic manufacturing, construction, logistics, and fuel-cycle partnership opportunities; Corporate strategy and executive advisory: serve as strategic advisor to leadership on emerging global energy market opportunities and long-term infrastructure trends; contribute to Oklo’s long-term market positioning and global commercialization strategy; Significant international travel expected

Requirements

Based in the Netherlands or United Kingdom; Significant international travel expected; 10–20+ years of experience across one or more of the following: global energy markets, power origination, infrastructure development, strategic partnerships, energy strategy, government affairs, infrastructure finance, industrial development; Strong understanding of global power markets, infrastructure systems, and energy industry dynamics; Experience evaluating and structuring complex commercial opportunities across multiple jurisdictions; Ability to operate strategically across technical, commercial, regulatory, and geopolitical topics; Strong commercial instincts and ability to identify emerging market opportunities; Experience structuring large-scale partnerships, infrastructure agreements, or energy transactions; Familiarity with power origination, energy contracting structures, infrastructure partnerships, strategic investment frameworks, utility or industrial procurement models; Ability to synthesize fragmented market information into strategic insights and executable commercial opportunities; Strong analytical and research capabilities with ability to evaluate market structures, infrastructure constraints, industrial load growth, policy frameworks, commercial viability, strategic deployment considerations; Intellectual curiosity and willingness to explore new market concepts and deployment models; Passionate about clean energy; Passionate about making advanced fission a reality; Willing and able to learn quickly; Highly strategic and a forward-looking thinker; Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort operating in ambiguity; Exceptional communicator, negotiator, and relationship-building skills; Strong executive presence and cross-functional leadership ability; Aware of global perspectives with awareness of geopolitical and macroeconomic trends; Passionate for building transformational infrastructure businesses; Eager to work on a dynamic team, receive constructive feedback, and grow; Willing to think differently and do things in new ways; Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment; Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively; Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems; Excellent writer who can write in modern active voice; Able to communicate technical content and results verbally; Startup person not driven by titles or hierarchy; Self-motivated; Team-player; Excellent communicator; Creative; Detail-oriented

Benefits

Flexible time off; equity; bonuses; competitive pay; 401(k); health insurance (with employer contribution); HSA; FSA; flexible work hours; wellness credits; other benefits