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Founding Corporate Development Lead
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Traba
Traba is launching an AI-powered roll-up strategy for industrial staffing, and we’re looking for a
Founding Corporate Development Lead
to build the engine from the ground up. You’ll shape our acquisition thesis, run the first deals end-to-end, and help turn a fragmented industry into a category-defining platform. You’ll work directly with our Head of Strategic Ventures as well as the broader leadership team and investors to identify high-quality acquisition opportunities, model their impact, and ensure smooth transitions post-close.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a mid-career private equity professional who’s always wanted the ownership, speed, and creativity of the startup operating life.
What You’ll Do
Partner with the Head of Strategic Ventures to hone our platform thesis
Support the full deal lifecycle from initial outreach through closing
Identify, source, and build relationships with target staffing agencies and adjacent service providers
Qualify opportunities based on strategic fit, market position, and deal feasibility
Coordinate due diligence across financial, legal, operational, and technical workstreams, partnering closely with the integration team to accurately model synergies
Conduct detailed financial analysis and valuation modeling
Prepare investment memos and materials for leadership and board review
Build systems and playbooks that let us scale from one deal to ten
Represent Traba in founder, banker, and investor conversations as the face of our rollup strategy
What We’re Looking For
5–10+ years across Corporate Development, Private Equity, or Investment Banking, with strong preference for middle market or lower middle market buyout shop experience
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; comfortable interpreting P&L statements, cash flow models, and operational KPIs
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deals at once
Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating with autonomy in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional communication and executive presence
Bonus: experience in industrials, business services, or roll-up strategies
Benefits & Perks
Start-up equity
Competitive salary
100% paid health, dental & vision coverage
Dinner via DoorDash + free DashPass (and stocked NYC office kitchen)
Commuter benefits
Gympass membership
Additional: One Medical membership, HSA via Optum, Talkspace, Teledoc Health, HealthAdvocate
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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Founding Corporate Development Lead
role at
Traba
Traba is launching an AI-powered roll-up strategy for industrial staffing, and we’re looking for a
Founding Corporate Development Lead
to build the engine from the ground up. You’ll shape our acquisition thesis, run the first deals end-to-end, and help turn a fragmented industry into a category-defining platform. You’ll work directly with our Head of Strategic Ventures as well as the broader leadership team and investors to identify high-quality acquisition opportunities, model their impact, and ensure smooth transitions post-close.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a mid-career private equity professional who’s always wanted the ownership, speed, and creativity of the startup operating life.
What You’ll Do
Partner with the Head of Strategic Ventures to hone our platform thesis
Support the full deal lifecycle from initial outreach through closing
Identify, source, and build relationships with target staffing agencies and adjacent service providers
Qualify opportunities based on strategic fit, market position, and deal feasibility
Coordinate due diligence across financial, legal, operational, and technical workstreams, partnering closely with the integration team to accurately model synergies
Conduct detailed financial analysis and valuation modeling
Prepare investment memos and materials for leadership and board review
Build systems and playbooks that let us scale from one deal to ten
Represent Traba in founder, banker, and investor conversations as the face of our rollup strategy
What We’re Looking For
5–10+ years across Corporate Development, Private Equity, or Investment Banking, with strong preference for middle market or lower middle market buyout shop experience
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills; comfortable interpreting P&L statements, cash flow models, and operational KPIs
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deals at once
Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating with autonomy in a fast-paced environment
Exceptional communication and executive presence
Bonus: experience in industrials, business services, or roll-up strategies
Benefits & Perks
Start-up equity
Competitive salary
100% paid health, dental & vision coverage
Dinner via DoorDash + free DashPass (and stocked NYC office kitchen)
Commuter benefits
Gympass membership
Additional: One Medical membership, HSA via Optum, Talkspace, Teledoc Health, HealthAdvocate
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development and Sales
Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
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