Director - Strategic Finance & Corporate Development

DescriptionAbout 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 LeadershipDrive 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 ManagementEvaluate 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 DevelopmentSupport 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.)