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Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building, and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company's flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world's largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs, and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Company Overview

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company's flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world's largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Lithium Americas is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and operates in the U.S., with offices in Reno, NV and Winnemucca, NV. The Company's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol LAC.

Our Purpose, Vision and Values

Our purpose, vision and values are the guiding principles that will serve as the cornerstone of our company's future direction and operations, aligning our team and organization towards our common goals.

Our Purpose is to safely and sustainably produce lithium from Thacker Pass to enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders.

Our Vision is to be North America's leading lithium producer to enable cleaner energy sources.

Our Values include Act with Integrity, Be Responsible and Act with Care, Commit to Excellence and Drive Innovation, and Be a Collaborative Partner.

Role

We are seeking a Manager, Treasury and Risk to join our Finance team. In this role, you will lead aspects of treasury operations, manage corporate insurance programs, and support the development and execution of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding company assets, optimizing liquidity, and strengthening risk governance across the organization. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector.

The role is based at our Reno, Nevada office or our Vancouver office, and reports to the Director, Valuations & Risk. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Support treasury operations, including medium and long-term cash management, liquidity forecasting, and treasury reporting
• Support banking relationships and capital management and support the implementation of future treasury systems, controls, and process improvements
• Business partner to the commercial team and assist the accounting team with revenue recognition matters.
• Manage the company's insurance portfolio, including policy renewals, claims coordination, broker engagement, and coverage optimization
• Support the development, execution, and continuous improvement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM program
• Coordinate risk assessments, maintain risk registers, and prepare materials for executive and boardlevel reporting
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and strategic risks
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support audit activities related to treasury and risk functions
• Builds and maintains trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in treasury, corporate finance, risk management, or related disciplines
• Experience with cash management, banking operations, and insurance program administration
• Familiarity with ERM frameworks and risk assessment methodologies
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and manage external partners (banks, brokers, insurers)
• Proficiency with Excel and financial systems; experience with treasury management systems is an asset
• Personal commitment to Lithium Americas' Purpose, Vision, and Values

Working at Lithium Americas

At Lithium Americas, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for long-term growth and skills development.

We are committed to building a diverse and respectful workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lithium Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.