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Corporate Finance Analyst

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PsiQuantum

PsiQuantum

201-500 employees

Develops commercially useful photonics-based quantum computers

Hardware
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$115k - $182kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Mid

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Category
Corporate Finance
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
Financial analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field. An MBA or CFA designation is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience at a top-tier investment bank. Additional relevant work experience in corporate finance within the tech sector is highly desirable.
  • Strong proficiency in financial modeling and analysis.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to stakeholders at all levels.
  • Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively, thrive, and deliver results in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment with the opportunities and challenges of a scale-up.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
Responsibilities
  • Support capital raising activities, including equity and debt financing. Assist in developing and executing financial strategies to support the company's growth and operational objectives.
  • Conduct financial analysis for business development and strategic partnerships opportunities. Prepare detailed financial models to support business development initiatives.
  • Work cross-functionally to manage the financial planning and analysis of large-scale projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance with financing requirements.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive, sophisticated financial models to support strategic decision-making. Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis and modeling results.

PsiQuantum is developing the world's first commercially useful quantum computer with a photonics-based architecture, leveraging pre-existing manufacturing processes and infrastructure. The company's approach focuses on quantum error correction and solving real-world problems in fields such as medicine, energy, and finance.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$1.4B

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

31%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $940 million investment from Australian and Queensland governments positions PsiQuantum for substantial growth and innovation.
  • The establishment of PsiQuantum's Asia-Pacific headquarters in Brisbane is expected to create 400 jobs and numerous PhD positions, boosting local talent and the economy.
  • PsiQuantum's ambitious plan to operationalize a million-qubit quantum computer by 2027 could revolutionize industries such as renewable energy, healthcare, and transportation.

What critics are saying

  • The high financial stakes and public investment in PsiQuantum create pressure for rapid and successful development, which may lead to operational and strategic challenges.
  • The complexity of scaling a fault-tolerant quantum computer to a million qubits poses significant technical risks and uncertainties.

What makes PsiQuantum unique

  • PsiQuantum's focus on building the world's first fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum computer sets it apart from competitors who are still in the experimental or small-scale phase.
  • The company's photonics-based approach to quantum computing, leveraging advanced semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure, offers a unique technological edge.
  • Significant financial backing from both the Australian federal and Queensland state governments, along with strategic partnerships with local universities, provides a robust support system for rapid development.