Investment & Strategy Associate Manager

Dedale Intelligence

❗NOTE: This is an Ongoing Opportunity - We're Always Hiring Top Talent 🚀 As Dedale is committed to continuous growth and building a team of exceptional talent, this position remains open year-round. We are not bound by a specific hiring quota, but are focused on finding the right long-term fit for both the role and our culture. If you see this posting, it means that we are actively reviewing applications! ABOUT DEDALE: Dedale is the differentiating source of strategic intelligence in the technology space. With a unique team of over 100 full-time research analysts & planners, Dedale leverages a network of over 10,000 market professionals to deliver on-the-ground strategic intelligence to investors and corporates, with a core focus around North America and Europe. Our team gathers top talents with diverse and international backgrounds. Our Research & Investment team has the strongest expertise in the ecosystem on B2B Software due diligence, and we are surrounded by a network of mentors including high-profile tech founders and investors. OUR CULTURE: Dedale gathers a group of highly talented international individuals (incl. US, Chinese, Filipino, French, Moroccan, Latvian, Lebanese nationalities among others). The leadership team is composed of experienced investment professionals & management consultants (ex-McKinsey, BCG Project Leaders & managers). Our advisory board is extremely high profile, including some of the most successful investors worldwide (incl. Managing Partners of the largest PE and Growth Equity funds, and Tech unicorn entrepreneurs). We seek to develop a dream team of outstanding investment analysts with strong academic and professional achievements and a passion for investing and technology. YOUR ROLE: * Conduct deep fundamental research on software & technology companies * Perform strategic due diligence and financial analysis on publicly listed and privately owned software & technology companies * Leverage both quantitative modeling and qualitative insights generation through expert interviews * Collaborate with a strong team of peers and experienced ex-Tier 1 management consultants contributing to the research * Deliver high-quality and valuable deliverables that will support decision-making on multi-million investments * Communicate your research findings internally and externally * Naturally grow in the team to take on more and more responsibilities and develop yourself as a strong professional * Daily monitoring of the already identified companies * Preparation of financial research and analysis, strategic screening, and communication materials for our members * Leading interviews in English with professional experts * Support on process improvement and new companies screening YOUR PROFILE: Across the firm, we attract motivated, intellectually curious, and analytically rigorous young professionals who are passionate about learning and creating impact. It's highly likely you'll move forward in the process if: * You are a Tier 1 engineering/business school graduate specializing in Business/Corporate business/Corporate finance/Engineering/Strategy * You have 3-4 years of relevant experience in strategy and business (with several internships in finance/tech/startup or corporate company) * You have excellent analysis skills and excellent Excel abilities * You deliver strong verbal presentations and great slides to support it * You have a strong strategic thinking mind - you know how to look for key inputs and do smart correlations * Strong oral and written communication skills in English are a must. French, German, or Italian language ability is a plus. CHERRY ON THE CAKE: * You like collaborating as a team and delivering your best as an individual * You are passionate about technology, innovation, and investment RECRUITMENT PROCESS: * Synthesis and Excel test * 1st interview with an Associate * Case Study and Debrief with a Manager * Final on-site interview with Managing Director and the HR team

Dedale Intelligence

ABOUT DEDALE: Dedale is the differentiating source of strategic intelligence in the technology space. With a unique team of over 100 full-time research analysts & planners, Dedale leverages a network of over 10,000 market professionals to deliver on-the-ground strategic intelligence to investors and corporates, with a core focus around North America and Europe. Our team gathers top talents with diverse and international backgrounds. Our Research & Investment team has the strongest expertise in the ecosystem on B2B Software due diligence, and we are surrounded by a network of mentors including high-profile tech founders and investors. OUR CULTURE: Dedale gathers a group of highly talented international individuals (incl. US, Chinese, Filipino, French, Moroccan, Latvian, Lebanese nationalities among others). The leadership team is composed of experienced investment professionals & management consultants (ex-McKinsey, BCG Project Leaders & managers). Our advisory board is extremely high profile, including some of the most successful investors worldwide (incl. Managing Partners of the largest PE and Growth Equity funds, and Tech unicorn entrepreneurs). We seek to develop a dream team of outstanding investment analysts with strong academic and professional achievements and a passion for investing and technology. YOUR OPPORTUNITY AS PART OF DEDALE INTELLIGENCE: This role offers a unique and powerful trajectory for PhD graduates who are passionate about the commercial application of deep research. It is a strong fit for individuals who seek to pivot their advanced analytical and research skills into the high-stakes environment of Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Technology Investment Strategy, inclusively with a sharp focus on the rapidly evolving Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape. You will be positioned at the forefront, leveraging your technical expertise to identify, analyze, and value the frontier companies that are defining the future of AI. We provide a robust learning and personal development track designed to seamlessly integrate your deep technical knowledge with essential financial analysis and valuation, strategic thinking, fundamental business value analysis, and core investment strategy skills specific to the software and technology sector. YOUR ROLE: Your role is that of a Investment & Strategy Associate, where your deep academic background provides a critical specialization. * Conduct deep fundamental research on software & technology companies. * Perform strategic due diligence and financial analysis on publicly listed and privately owned software & technology companies. * Leverage both quantitative modeling and qualitative insights generation through expert interviews. * Collaborate with a strong team of peers and experienced ex-Tier 1 management consultants contributing to the research. * Deliver high-quality and valuable deliverables that will support decision-making on multi-million investments. * Communicate your research findings internally and externally. * Naturally grow in the team to take on more and more responsibilities and develop yourself as a strong professional. * Daily monitoring of the already identified companies. * Preparation of financial research and analysis, strategic screening, and communication materials for our members. * Leading interviews in English with professional experts. * Support on process improvement and new companies screening. YOUR PROFILE: Across the firm, we attract motivated, intellectually curious, and analytically rigorous young professionals who are passionate about learning and creating impact. For this role, we require the added expertise and depth of a PhD. It's highly likely you'll move forward in the process if: * Academic Depth: You are a PhD graduate (or nearing completion) from a Tier 1 university, ideally specializing in Artificial Intelligence, or Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Machine Learning, Data Science, or another quantitative field with a strong focus on AI topics. * Professional Acumen: You have 2-3 years of relevant experience in strategy and business (with several internships in finance/tech/startup or corporate company). * Analysis Skills: You have excellent analysis skills and excellent Excel abilities, capable of integrating advanced quantitative findings into financial models. * Presentation Skills: You deliver strong verbal presentations and great slides to support it. * Strategic Thinking: You have a strong strategic thinking mind—you know how to look for key inputs and do smart correlations. * Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills in English are a must. French, German, or Italian language ability is a plus. CHERRY ON THE CAKE * You like collaborating as a team and delivering your best as an individual. * You are passionate about Artificial Intelligence, technology, innovation, and investment. RECRUITMENT PROCESS * Synthesis and Excel test * 1st interview with an Associate * Case Study and Debrief with a Manager * Final on-site interview with Managing Director and the HR team

Dedale Intelligence

❗NOTE: This is an Ongoing Opportunity - We're Always Hiring Top Talent 🚀 As Dedale is committed to continuous growth and building a team of exceptional talent, this position remains open year-round. We are not bound by a specific hiring quota, but are focused on finding the right long-term fit for both the role and our culture. If you see this posting, it means that we are actively reviewing applications! ABOUT DEDALE: Dedale is the differentiating source of strategic intelligence in the technology space. With a unique team of over 100 full-time research analysts & planners, Dedale leverages a network of over 10,000 market professionals to deliver on-the-ground strategic intelligence to investors and corporates, with a core focus around North America and Europe. Our team gathers top talents with diverse and international backgrounds. Our Research & Investment team has the strongest expertise in the ecosystem on B2B Software due diligence, and we are surrounded by a network of mentors including high-profile tech founders and investors. OUR CULTURE: Dedale gathers a group of highly talented international individuals (incl. US, Chinese, Filipino, French, Moroccan, Latvian, Lebanese nationalities among others). The leadership team is composed of experienced investment professionals & management consultants (ex-McKinsey, BCG Project Leaders & managers). Our advisory board is extremely high profile, including some of the most successful investors worldwide (incl. Managing Partners of the largest PE and Growth Equity funds, and Tech unicorn entrepreneurs). We seek to develop a dream team of outstanding investment analysts with strong academic and professional achievements and a passion for investing and technology. YOUR ROLE: * Conduct deep fundamental research on software & technology companies * Perform strategic due diligence and financial analysis on publicly listed and privately owned software & technology companies * Leverage both quantitative modeling and qualitative insights generation through expert interviews * Collaborate with a strong team of peers and experienced ex-Tier 1 management consultants contributing to the research * Deliver high-quality and valuable deliverables that will support decision-making on multi-million investments * Communicate your research findings internally and externally * Naturally grow in the team to take on more and more responsibilities and develop yourself as a strong professional * Daily monitoring of the already identified companies * Preparation of financial research and analysis, strategic screening, and communication materials for our members * Leading interviews in English with professional experts * Support on process improvement and new companies screening YOUR PROFILE: Across the firm, we attract motivated, intellectually curious, and analytically rigorous young professionals who are passionate about learning and creating impact. It's highly likely you'll move forward in the process if: * You are a Tier 1 engineering/business school graduate specializing in Business/Corporate business/Corporate finance/Engineering/Strategy * You have 3-4 years of relevant experience in strategy and business (with several internships in finance/tech/startup or corporate company) * You have excellent analysis skills and excellent Excel abilities * You deliver strong verbal presentations and great slides to support it * You have a strong strategic thinking mind - you know how to look for key inputs and do smart correlations * Strong oral and written communication skills in English are a must. French, German, or Italian language ability is a plus. CHERRY ON THE CAKE: * You like collaborating as a team and delivering your best as an individual * You are passionate about technology, innovation, and investment RECRUITMENT PROCESS: * Synthesis and Excel test * 1st interview with an Associate * Case Study and Debrief with a Manager * Final on-site interview with Managing Director and the HR team