Inven

We're building the default AI for M&A. Inven helps the world's top dealmakers (private equity firms, investment banks, tier-1 consultancies, and VC funds) map the private market. We're looking for a Engagement Associate with a interest in IB, PE, VC, or M&A advisory to join our team. The role You'll work directly with PE firms, investment banks, and corporate development teams to help them get the most out of Inven. You'll own our most strategic accounts, build relationships with deal professionals, and identify opportunities to expand usage and drive upsells. This is a hands-on role where you'll wear many hats. Account management: Own our most strategic key accounts, manage renewals, and proactively identify upsell and expansion opportunities. Driving engagement: You work as an advisor helping customers through onboarding, support, and data-driven insights. Closing the loop: Turn customer feedback into product improvements and help clients reach their goals. Who we're looking for Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in management consulting, private equity or investment banking = you know how to talk to our clients because you used to be one Ownership mindset: you take initiative and drive results without waiting for direction A genuine customer-first approach: empathetic, entrepreneurial, and good at building trust Flexibility to work across global time zones Strong written and verbal communication in English and another additional language A master level university degree in business or a related field with a good track record Your trajectory At Inven, you're not a cog in a large corporate machine. You'll have direct impact on our company's trajectory from week one. As we scale, top performers get bigger responsibilities fast. Promotions and compensation are based on impact, not tenure. As one of our team members who made the move from consulting put it: "At Inven I get a lot of ownership and freedom, and the best part is instead of just making recommendations I actually get to see the impact of my work fast!" — Lotta, ex-EY-Parthenon What we offer True autonomy over how you work, balanced with real accountability A Helsinki city-center office with a strong in-office culture, gym access, and regular team events Equity through our option plan. Help us build a unicorn, and the upside is yours too. Some of the most ambitious, low-ego colleagues you'll work alongside $12.75M Series A led by Ventech and Vendep Capital, with Lifeline Ventures and angel investor Risto Siilasmaa Finland's AI Startup of the Year 2025, #10 fastest-growing early-stage startup in Europe, #3 fastest growing startup in Nordics Apply now!

Inven builds the end-to-end platform for M&A analysis. Private equity firms, investment banks and M&A advisors use Inven to produce their analysis and deliverables, built on verified private company data and working directly in their Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint files. Founded in 2022 in Helsinki by former McKinsey and BCG consultants, Inven closed a USD 12.75 million Series A in 2025 and is one of the fastest-growing startups in the Nordics. You will lead the AI Workflows team. You will report to our co-founders and be responsible for the team’s performance, growth and strategic direction, working closely with the Product and Commercial teams and with Inven’s clients. What you will do: Daily leadership. Manage the team’s daily work and ensure the quality of all deliverables. Set priorities across Inven’s standard workflows, client-specific workflows and other requests. Workflow vision and design. Identify recurring client needs, design workflows to address them and own the vision for the full workflow offering. Team building. The team has seven analysts today, most of them part-time. Ensure it has the size and skills to meet growing client demand and Inven’s growth targets. AI PMO. Design and develop the process for co-developing workflows with clients in a forward-deployed engineering model, including planning client workshops and meetings. Cross-functional work. Coordinate Inven’s standard workflows and product development with Product, and client-specific workflows with Commercial. Your qualifications and skills: At least 2 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity or a comparable analytical role Strong understanding of M&A and private equity processes and client needs Experience leading analysts, workstreams or projects Proven ability to work with senior client stakeholders and facilitate workshops Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills and extensive practical experience with AI tools Ability to design processes, set priorities and hold a team to a high standard Excellent written and spoken English; Finnish is an advantage University degree in business, economics, engineering or a related field What we offer: A leadership role owning a core function. Close collaboration with the founders. Direct influence on product and client strategy. Competitive pay and possible options included.

Inven builds the end-to-end platform for M&A analysis. Private equity firms, investment banks and M&A advisors use Inven to produce their analysis and deliverables, built on verified private company data and working directly in their Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint files. Founded in 2022 in Helsinki by former McKinsey and BCG consultants, Inven closed a USD 12.75 million Series A in 2025 and is one of the fastest-growing startups in the Nordics. You will join the AI Workflows team, which designs and builds the workflows behind Inven’s analytical work for top -tier clients. You will work closely with the Head of AI Workflows, the Commercial and Product teams, and directly with clients. What you will do: Define and build Inven’s standard workflows and client-specific workflows Use AI tools as a core part of daily work to improve speed and quality Plan client workshops and meetings In the role of a Senior Associate, you will also: Work with the Head of AI Workflows to plan and shape the overall workflow offering Design and develop the AI PMO process with the Head of AI Workflows and the Commercial team, co-developing workflows with clients in a forward-deployed engineering model As the team grows, take ownership of a larger area or client segment, such as consulting workflows Guide junior team members and review the quality of their workflows Your qualifications and skills: 0 to 2 years of experience in investment banking, management consulting, private equity or a comparable analytical role Title (Associate or Senior Associate) depends on experience Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills Practical experience with AI tools, such as large language models, in analytical work Structured problem solving and strong attention to detail Ability to manage several requests in parallel and prioritise under time pressure Excellent written and spoken English; Finnish is an advantage University degree in business, economics, engineering or a related field What we offer: Direct exposure to leading private equity firms and M&A advisors in Europe and North America. Early responsibility in a growing team. Competitive pay and possible options included.