Pazago - Manager - Corporate Development & Strategy

- The Manager - Corporate Development & Strategy will play a critical role in our company by working closely with the founder and the executive team to develop and execute both investment and fundraising strategies.

- The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in investment evaluation, fundraising, and financial analysis, adept at crafting compelling narratives for investors, and skilled in leveraging networks to secure meetings and close deals.

- This role requires a blend of analytical prowess, storytelling ability, negotiation skills, and presentation skills to effectively communicate our value proposition to investors and stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities:

- Deal Sourcing & Fundraising: Proactively identify potential investment opportunities in the import/export industry through market research, networking, and leveraging industry contacts. Lead fundraising efforts, focusing on securing both debt and equity financing to support the company's growth objectives.

- Due Diligence: Conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential investments, including financial performance, market analysis, competitive positioning, and risk assessment.

- Financial Modeling and Analysis: Develop detailed financial models to evaluate investment opportunities, including valuation analyses, return on investment forecasts, and scenario planning. Prepare financial models and analyses to support negotiation and deal structuring processes.

- Investment Strategy: Work closely with the management team to develop and refine the investment and fundraising strategy for the import/export sector, identifying key trends and opportunities.

- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders, including potential investee companies, financial advisors, legal consultants, and investors, to gather insights and facilitate deal execution.

- Negotiation and Deal Closure: Lead negotiations on investment terms and conditions, working closely with legal teams to ensure smooth deal closure.

- Market Intelligence: Keep abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape to inform investment decisions and strategy.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. Master's degree, MBA, CFA, or CA designation preferred.

- Maximum of 10 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, or financial analysis, with a strong focus on the import/export sector and fundraising (debt and equity).

- Strong analytical skills and experience in financial modeling, due diligence, and investment valuation.

- Excellent storytelling, negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

- Deep understanding of the import/export industry, including key drivers, trends, and regulatory environment.

- Proven track record of sourcing, executing, and managing investments and fundraising strategies.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

- Willingness to travel as needed for deal sourcing, execution, and investor meetings.

Pazago is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.