Strategic Finance Lead, AI Infrastructure & R&D

TRM LabsBlockchain Intelligence company

United StatesLead

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About the role

TL;DR

Finance owner for AI infrastructure and R&D, influencing investment decisions.

•TRM is hiring a senior Strategic Finance Lead to serve as the finance owner for AI infrastructure and R&D.
•You will influence how TRM allocates investment across AI, cloud and compute infrastructure, technical talent, and product development.
•Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary finance partner to the CTO and R&D leadership, shaping investment across AI, cloud, compute, and product development.
•Own the economic framework for AI, cloud, and compute, connecting usage data to forecasts and investment decisions.
•Lead financial evaluation of major R&D investments from business case through execution and measurement.
•Own R&D planning, forecasting, and performance management across engineering headcount, AI/cloud infrastructure, and external partners.
•Partner with AI, Engineering, Infrastructure, Procurement, and Accounting to improve infrastructure economics and evaluate commitments.
•Requirements 7+ years of experience in strategic finance, FP&A, investment banking, consulting, or a related analytical role.
•Proven ability to independently own consequential work from end to end.
•Exceptional financial and analytical skills, including creating driver-based forecasts and investment cases.
•Strong communication skills to partner with senior technical leaders and explain financial implications clearly.
•Ability to quickly learn technical systems and understand how AI products and modern infrastructure are built and scaled.

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