• Business case leadership : You lead the business case assessment of DAC projects in the project development phase.

• Financial modeling : You build and maintain business case models using technical and financial inputs such as cost, performance, and project-specific data.

• Business case optimization : You support project managers with sensitivity analyses and insights for business case optimization and align scenarios with input owners.

• Reporting : You guarantee clear and consistent communication of project metrics to steering committees, the executive team, and the board of directors, ensuring comparability of results and confidence levels across projects.

• Model improvement : You maintain and enhance tools for user-friendly KPI calculation, sensitivity analyses, and rigorous change management of all parameters.

• Cross-functional collaboration : You work closely with technical and financial stakeholders to ensure consistent inputs and deliver project-specific reporting, including external or publicly funded projects.

• Educational background : You hold a BSc or equivalent in business, economics, or a related quantitative discipline; a degree combining business and technical education (e.g., industrial engineering, management & technology) is a plus.

• Professional experience : You have 2–4 years of work experience in asset or infrastructure projects, ideally in energy or chemical industries, with expertise in business case ownership, project finance, and change management.

• Skills & expertise : You have strong knowledge of the front-end loading (FEL) process, strategic project prioritization, and creative problem-solving in uncertain environments paired with the ability to design innovative commercial structures.

• Integrity & Openness : You ensure collaboration thrives through transparency, fairness, and ethical decision-making.

• Mindset & qualities : You are dynamic, resilient, and collaborative as well as an excellent negotiator and communicator in English.

Our promise: At Climeworks, you are accepted for who you are, and we are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply – regardless of background, identity, or experience. Studies show that women and individuals from minority backgrounds often only apply for jobs when they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If this sounds like you, don’t hold back. If you think you’d make a great fit for this role, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t check every single box. Let’s tackle one of humankind’s greatest challenges together.

What we offer:

• Time Off: Enjoy 25 paid vacation days every year, plus public holidays.

• Flexibility: Work how it suits you best. We offer a hybrid work setup and up to 4 weeks of remote work annually within any EU country.

• Ownership: Fair base pay paired with an equity package – because your contributions matter.

• Family Support: Inclusive parental leave.

• Continuous Learning: Dedicated budget to invest in your professional growth.

• Referral Rewards: Help us grow our team and earn bonuses for your successful referrals.

Salary: At Climeworks, salary ranges are assigned to a job based on the level of seniority and the location specific market median of similar jobs according to external benchmark surveys. Individual compensation depends on your skills, experience, and the value you bring to the team.

Formalities:

• This position is based in Opfikon, Zurich, and we ask that you work onsite at least three days per week.

• The percentage in the job title means flexibility – choose full-time or part-time based on what works for you.

• We do not accept candidate profiles through recruitment agencies.