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Strategic Finance & Investor Relations (Analyst / Associate)

Work Location: Toronto, ON
Reporting to:CEO / CFO (or Head of Finance)

About Canadian Strategic Missions Corp. (CSMC)
Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation is building the capabilities that will shape Canada's future in space, defence, and energy. We focus on developing dual use systems that address critical challenges here on Earth while enabling sustained human activity beyond it.

Ina short time, CSMC hasestablishedreal momentum. WE have secured significant government investment to advance next generation micro nuclear reactors in partnership with leading institutions, alongside expanding a portfolio of technologies designed for remote environments, national defence, and future space missions. These efforts reflect a broader ambition to deliver reliable power and critical infrastructure where it matters most.
Our work is grounded in close collaboration with government and guided by a clear sense of purpose: to build sovereign capability at a time when it has never been more important. We care deeply about execution, long term impact and earning the trust required to deliver systems that will service Canada and its allies for decades.

CSMC is a company for builders. We are a group of people drawn to hard problems, meaningfulimpactand the opportunity to shape systems that matterata national and global scale. We are building a team that thrives in ambiguity, values execution, and is motivated by mission and impact.

Role Overview

CSMC is hiring aStrategic Finance & Investor Relations Analyst / Associatetoown the analytical and execution backbone of the company's fundraising and investor engagement efforts, while also supporting strategic initiatives and core financial planning.

This role isnot corporate developmentandnot FP&A in the traditional sense. It is acapitalcentric, CFOadjacent roledesigned for someone who wants direct exposure toSeries A-C fundraising, executivelevel strategy, and boardlevel decisionmaking.

The successful candidate will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership to manage capital raises,maintainthe company's core financial models, and translate strategy into a clear, credible financial narrative for investors.

Key Responsibilities

Capital Raising & Investor Relations (Primary Focus - ~40%)

• Lead and executeSeries A, B, and C fundraising processes, including ownership of financial models, investor materials, and data rooms.

• Build andmaintainthecore operating and fundraising modelused for investor discussions, scenario analysis, and capital planning.

• Prepare and manage investorfacing materials, including pitch decks, financial exhibits, FAQs, and diligence responses.

• Coordinate investor diligence processes and serve as the primary finance point of contact during raises.

• Support ongoing investor communications, updates, and board materials.

Strategic Analysis & Special Projects (~30%)

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team onhighpriority strategic initiatives, includingnew programs, strategic partnerships, market entry decisions, and capital allocation questions.

• Develop structured financial analyses to support executive and boardlevel decisionmaking.

• Translate ambiguous strategic questions into clear financial frameworks and recommendations.

Core Strategic Finance & Planning (~30%)

• Own and evolve the company'slongrange financial plan, forecasts, and scenario analyses.

• Track runway, capital requirements, and key financial risks across programs and projects.
• Assist in the day to day financial management of the corporation.

• Support preparation of board materials and internal reviews that tie financial performance to strategic priorities.

• Helpestablishscalable finance processesappropriate fora growing Series A-C company.

Qualifications

Required

• 2-5+ years of experience ininvestment banking, private equity, strategic finance, or a closely related role.

• Direct experience supporting or leading a Series A, B, or C equity raise, or equivalent growthstage financing.

• Strong financial modeling skills, including threestatement models, scenario analysis, and investorgrade outputs.

• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to senior executives and investors.

• High ownership mindset; comfortable operating in a lean, fastmoving environment.

Preferred

• Experience in capitalintensive, regulated, or hardtech sectors (infrastructure, energy,defence, aerospace, climate, or deep tech).

• Exposure to boardlevel reporting or investorfacing roles.

• Project finance experience is a plus.

• Experience working closely with founders, CEOs, or CFOs during fundraising cycles.

Why This Role

• Direct ownership of Series A-C fundraising, not justsupportwork.

• Daily exposure to the CEO, board, and investors.

• A clear path towardsenior strategic finance or CFOtrack roles.

• Opportunity to shape how a missiondriven company finances and scales longterm programs.

Why Join CSMC

CSMC is building technologies that will shape Canada's future in energy, space, and national security.You'lljoin a team of engineers, scientists, and missiondriven builders who care deeply about solving hard problems that matter. We move quickly, support each other, and take pride in doing work that hasrealimpact. Along the way,you'llhave access to competitive compensation, benefits, and equity, and the chance to grow with a company that values ownership, curiosity, and technical excellence.

Employment Eligibility
CSMC works withhighly sensitivenuclear, defence, and aerospace technologies, and all roles require eligibility for federal security screening and compliance with controlled goods and export regulations. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, able to obtain andmaintainGovernment of Canada security clearance, and eligible to meet foreign affiliation and export control requirements. These conditions aremandatoryBona Fide Occupational Requirements and reflect the need to securely develop and protect nationally significant capabilities.