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Corporate Finance Director - Fundraising - Remote

Posted 1 week ago
Finance / Legal
Full Time
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Overview

The Corporate Finance Director is a key leadership role responsible for advancing Degas’ mission to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers across Africa through innovative financial strategies.

In Short

  • Lead all aspects of equity and debt fundraising for startups in emerging markets.
  • Build and maintain relationships with impact funds and development finance institutions.
  • Lead grant applications to support agriculture and technology in Africa.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term strategies.
  • Create investment materials that highlight financial returns and impact.
  • Prepare financial models and strategic reports for stakeholders.
  • Oversee budget planning and cash flow management.
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities.
  • Assess optimal legal and financial structuring options.
  • Strengthen corporate governance practices focusing on ESG standards.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of finance experience with a focus on startups.
  • Proven relationships with development finance institutions.
  • Deep understanding of financial management.
  • Passion for improving livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
  • Grit and perseverance to lead through uncertainty.
  • Empathy and the ability to understand others’ perspectives.
  • Intellectual agility and flexibility in thinking.
  • Ability to thrive in startup environments.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
  • Native-level proficiency in English; Japanese proficiency is a plus.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to make a global impact.
  • Work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
  • Be part of a mission-driven organization.
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Degas

Degas is an innovative AI technology company focused on empowering smallholder farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. With a commitment to enhancing agricultural success, Degas manages a large-scale operation involving over 20,000 farmers across 15,000 hectares of land. The company utilizes a network of 100 on-the-ground agents who employ a proprietary phone application to monitor and assess the status of partner farms. Degas is currently forming a machine learning team dedicated to satellite image analysis, aiming to provide real-time insights into farm health and performance. The team consists of experienced engineers, including former professionals from Google and Amazon, who are dedicated to leveraging technology for social good and maximizing productivity for farmers.

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