Trademo - Director - Strategic Finance & Corporate Development

Description:About Trademo:At Trademo, we are transforming global trade and supply chains by leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to provide businesses with unparalleled visibility, compliance, and intelligence solutions.Our AI-driven platform simplifies the complexities of international trade, helping companies mitigate risks, enhance efficiency, and make data-driven decisions with confidence.Our AI-Enhanced Solutions:.Trademo Intel AI-powered trade intelligence to uncover market trends and competitive insights.Trademo Sanctions Screener AI-driven compliance with 650+ global sanctions and PEP lists.Trademo Global Trade Compliance Real-time regulatory and tariff data for 140+ countries, with AI workflows for HS/ECN classification, controls determination, and licensing.Trademo Map AI-powered global supply chain mapping and screening, detecting risks like Forced Labor (UFLPA) and sanctions in deep-tier networks.Trademo TradeScreen AI-powered trade transaction digitization, financial crime screening and compliance platform.Founded by Shalabh Singhal, who is a third-time tech entrepreneur and an alumni of IIT BHU, CFA Institute USA, and Stanford GSB SEED.Our Trademo is backed by a remarkable team of leaders and entrepreneurs like Amit Singhal (Former Head of Search at Google), Sridhar Ramaswamy (CEO, Snowflake), Neeraj Arora (MD, General Catalyst & Former CBO, Whatsapp Group).Role: Director Strategic Finance & Corporate Development.Website: Gurgaon.What you will be doing?:Fundraising Leadership:- Drive Trademos end-to-end upcoming fundraising process along with the Founder & CEO investor targeting, outreach, data room management, financial modeling, and diligence preparation.- Build investor-ready financial models showcasing scalability, unit economics, and growth scenarios tailored for institutional investors.- Lead storytelling and pitch development, enabling the Founder with concise, persuasive narratives rooted in data and market opportunity.Strategic Investor Management:- Evaluate inbound interest from GPs and venture funds; develop frameworks to assess alignment, valuation approach, and long-term fit.- Serve as the primary liaison for investor communications, roadshows, and updates, ensuring transparency, consistency, and strong relationship management.- Support board and shareholder reporting, including quarterly updates and performance stories that strengthen investor confidence.Strategic Finance and Corporate Development:- Support Founder in strategic planning, resource allocation, and scenario-based long-range financial planning.- Lead M&A evaluations, strategic acquisitions and potential partnerships; conduct valuation, synergy modeling, and integration frameworks.- Track and analyze business performance, identifying key drivers of ARR growth, margin improvement, and capital efficiency.- Build models and dashboards integrating product, sales, and customer metrics for investor-grade analytics.Ideal Profile?:- 10+ years across strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, or corporate development, ideally within SaaS or tech startups.- Bachelors or Masters in Finance/Economics from a reputed institute.- CA/CFA is plus.- Prior involvement in executing a Series A/B/C fundraise and managing investor communications through closing.- Quality of investor materials, storytelling clarity, and deal execution speed.- Solid understanding of SAFE rounds, equity funding structures, and investor due diligence processes.- Exposure to institutional investor management and venture ecosystems is required; VC/PE-side experience a strong plus.- Exceptional storytelling and presentation ability capable of crafting high-impact fundraising narratives backed by strong data.- Command over financial modeling, cap table management, and valuation frameworks (DCF, comparable, growth benchmarks).- Analytical rigor with strategic judgment, balancing quantitative depth with big-picture decision-making. (ref:iimjobs.com)