Corporate Development & Strategy Associate

In the time it takes you to read this job description, RapidSOS will have handled ~1,380 emergencies.

At RapidSOS, we are committed to using technology to build a safer, stronger future and working together to save lives. We’re in an exciting phase of growth, welcoming new members from across the globe to our mission-driven, ambitious, and inclusive team. Our work is founded on our values of trust and safety, pioneering, urgency, and purpose over pride, all of which support a company culture where people can innovate, collaborate, grow, and, above all, make an impact. If that sounds like an exciting opportunity, we want to hear from you!

RapidSOS is an intelligent safety company that harnesses artificial and human intelligence to fuse life-saving data from 600M+ connected devices, apps, and sensors from 200+ global technology companies to over 22,000 public safety agencies in eleven countries. Whether there’s an unsafe moment or an emergency, RapidSOS enabled devices, vehicles, homes, or buildings deliver essential data to the right place when it matters most. Learn more at www.RapidSOS.com.

What this role is about: 

As a Corporate Development & Strategy Associate, you will partner closely with RapidSOS leadership on key strategic priorities. As a member of the Corporate Development and Strategy Team, you’ll be a critical driver of fundraising, M&A, and business development, working closely with internal and external stakeholders.  You’ll succeed in this role if you have strong business acumen, the ability to create clear narratives via presentations, financial models, etc., and have strong interpersonal skills.  You’ll excel in this role if you enjoy wearing multiple hats, have an analytical mindset, thrive at solving strategic and operational challenges, and are mission-driven with a low ego. 

What you’ll do: 

• Own our growth model from the bottom up: Model revenue growth, track and model key SaaS metrics, analyze long-term margins, and conduct scenario analysis for critical investor and board reporting and to gauge business unit health.
• Support the company leadership in executing strategic plans, facilitating relationships with prospective and current investors, managing board dialogue, and other special projects.
• Collaborate with the sales, finance, and operations teams to track business success metrics and build the associated forward growth plan including go-to-market strategy, new vertical development, and M&A strategy.
• Provide ad hoc financial and operational modeling and business case analysis in areas such as M&A, strategic partnerships, new product development.
• Conduct in depth research and analysis to develop strategy and plan for new vertical expansion.

What we’re looking for in our ideal candidate: 

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in investment banking, consulting, or other similar fields.
• Exceptional analytical skills; high attention to detail with polished visual, written, and oral presentation skills - fluency in Excel / PowerPoint or Google Suite.
• Alignment with RapidSOS’ values:
  • Pioneering: The tenacity to work effectively as part of a team and independently to overcome obstacles and problem-solve to the desired outcome.
  • Purpose over pride: Strong work ethic, self-starter, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
  • Trust & safety: Unimpeachable personal integrity, relentless curiosity, and commitment to our mission and values.
  • Urgency: Every second counts when it comes to saving lives, and our work directly impacts emergency response worldwide.
• Based in NYC and able to come into the NYC office 3-4 times a week with flexibility depending on projects at hand.
   

What we offer: 

• The chance to work with a passionate team on solving one of the largest challenges globally 
• Competitive salary and benefits and equity participation 
• A dynamic, flexible and fun start-up work environment with a highly talented team

If you're curious to learn more about RapidSOS, you can check out https://rapidsos.com/blog/ 

Starting pay for a successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include experience, relevant skills, training, education, location, business needs, or market demands. The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $120,000. This role will also be eligible to receive equity options.