What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Strategic Finance position at hut8?
ABOUT HUT 8
Imagine the ultimate destination for those who want to work at the cutting edge of technology, energy, and infrastructure. Hut 8 is on a mission to build and operate some of the world’s largest data centers for next-generation computing workloads, including AI, Colocation, Cloud, and Bitcoin Mining. We are proud to offer interesting and challenging opportunities for individuals who want to build teams, solve problems, and make an impact from day one. If you’re an ambitious individual looking for a career that is as rewarding as it is challenging, you’ve come to the right place.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly analytical and driven Associate, Strategic Finance to join our team and support the Head of Strategic Finance. This individual will play a key role in evaluating and executing a wide range of strategic and financial initiatives, including financing activities, investment opportunities, joint ventures, M&A, and other bespoke opportunities.
The ideal candidate has strong financial modeling capabilities, excellent business judgment, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role offers exposure to Hut 8's highest priority corporate development initiatives and a unique opportunity to collaborate with senior leadership by contributing to, and eventually driving, these strategic and financial decisions.
Some of the key responsibilities you should expect are the following:
Strategic & Financial Modeling & Analysis
- Build and maintain detailed analyses and models to support financing and investment decisions.
- Conduct in-depth analysis of capital structures, financing scenarios, returns profiles, and sensitivity cases.
- Develop valuation materials and analytical outputs to support executive decision-making, including scenario comparisons, transaction economics, and strategic alternatives analyses.
Deal Execution (Financing, Investments, JVs, M&A)
- Participate in the full deal lifecycle, from initial ideation and strategic evaluation to structuring, diligence, negotiation, and close.
- Lead financial modeling and valuation work streams, including DCF, comparable analyses, accretion/dilution, integrated operating/financial models, etc.
- Conduct market, competitive, and financial analyses to inform recommendations.
- Support creation of deal- and market-related materials for various stakeholders (C-Suite, Board, IC, investors, advisors, etc.).
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner closely with Energy Origination, Data Center Development, EPC, Treasury, Legal, Finance & Accounting, and Executive teams, among others, on transaction execution and ongoing strategic initiatives.
- Coordinate diligence processes and own key deliverables across internal and external stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, including banks, lenders, financial advisors, and strategic counterparties, to support ongoing financing, investment, and M&A activities.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate finance, or a similar analytical role.
- Strong financial modeling skills and a deep understanding of corporate finance principles.
- Highly organized with a keen attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a desire to grow into a leadership role over time.
- Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Experience with capital markets or investment banking transactions.
- Familiarity with treasury management, corporate structuring, or M&A transactions.
- Passionate about finance, capital markets, and strategic investments.
ABOUT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT
This role is in office at our corporate headquarters in the Brickell area of Miami, Florida. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WHAT MAKES HUT 8 A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
Hut 8 offers a benefits and wellness program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as paid time off. We are proud to invest in building the best team in the industry. At all levels of the organization, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, radical transparency, and relentless growth mentality.
At Hut 8, you will have the opportunity to:
▶ Work with bright, driven peers from a range of educational and professional backgrounds including software development, energy, engineering, entrepreneurship, investment banking, private equity, and management consulting
▶ Design and pitch new products, services, and other initiatives to a leadership team consisting of serial entrepreneurs and seasoned executives and backed by a board of directors consisting of industry veterans of energy, finance, and government
▶ Debate ideas and alternatives in a truly meritocratic setting where the learning curve is steep and the lessons come from both senior and junior members of the team
▶ Build a lifelong network of friends and professional connections at the cutting-edge intersection of technology, energy, and infrastructure