Senior Business Strategist

you will play a pivotal role in defining RIFT’s global strategy and guiding high-impact investment decisions. You will lead the evaluation of potential locations for Iron Fuel Production, integrating economic, technical, and logistical analyses to inform long-term strategic priorities. Through sophisticated financial models, risk assessments, and scenario planning, you will enable data-driven decision-making that accelerates global scaling of our technology. You will identify strategic opportunities, anticipate risks, and ensure that our investments and partnerships are aligned with RIFT’s growth ambitions and sustainability objectives. Your insights will directly shape the trajectory of our business and secure competitive advantage.

What you do as a Senior Business Strategist

• Lead the identification and evaluation of strategic locations for iron fuel production globally, considering economic efficiency, logistics, and long-term scalability.

• Design and oversee advanced financial models, risk frameworks, and scenario analyses to support high-value investment decisions.

• Provide strategic guidance for project development, support senior negotiations, and manage key stakeholder relationships at executive levels.

• Translate complex data into clear, actionable recommendations for management, influencing decisions on production, cost optimization, and market positioning.

• Monitor evolving market conditions, regulatory landscapes, and emerging technologies to anticipate opportunities and risks for long-term growth.

What you’l bring as a Senior Business Strategist

• Deep expertise in hydrogen production or energy economics, forward pricing, and global market dynamics.

• Proven ability to navigate complex cost structures and translate them into actionable, reliable strategic recommendations.

• Advanced analytical skills with tools such as Excel, Python, and Power BI, enabling robust financial modeling and data visualization.

• Strategic foresight and adaptability, anticipating market shifts and evaluating alternative scenarios proactively.

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical and financial insights to executives and external partners.

• Visionary mindset with a strong focus on long-term value creation, identifying future growth avenues for RIFT.

Why you’ll choose RIFT

RIFT is an innovative start-up working on the commercialization of Iron Fuel Technology, a sustainable alternative to traditional fossil fuels for heat-intensive industries. In this way, we contribute to reducing global CO₂ emissions and accelerate the energy transition. Working at RIFT means being part of a dynamic, diverse, and driven team. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future and dive into challenging projects. We offer plenty of room for personal development, actively promote our culture, and provide flexible working hours. All the benefits of working at RIFT can be found on our homepage.

We do not appreciate unsolicited acquisition in response to this vacancy.