Founding Corporate Development Lead

Who We Are

Traba is building a world where the global supply chain operates at peak efficiency. We are a technology company that enhances the productivity and potential of the industrial supply chain by connecting businesses with reliable workers. We leverage location monitoring, predictive algorithms, machine learning, AI, computer vision, and other advanced technologies to drive an unparalleled customer experience.

We’re proud to be backed by some of the world’s best investors, including Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and General Catalyst.

The Role

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 acquisition 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

• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating with autonomy in a fast-paced environment

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deals at once

• 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