Investment & Strategy Senior Associate

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: Dedale is building a Talent Intelligence practice from the ground up, and we are looking for a driven, intellectually curious professional to be one of its first team members. You will join the Head of Talent Intelligence at the earliest stage of the practice. That means real exposure, real responsibility, and the chance to leave your mark on something that does not yet exist in its final form. Behind you, you will have the full weight of an established intelligence platform and an active network of 100+ leading PE funds, M&A advisors, and corporates — sponsors who already trust Dedale's research and are looking to deepen that relationship into talent. YOUR ROLE: 1.Senior Advisor/Board Member/Executive Search Mandate kick-off & search strategy: * Join mandate kick-offs alongside the Head of Talent Intelligence and the sponsoring PE partner or fund MD. * Help translate the sponsor's brief into a structured search strategy: define the ideal profile, map the relevant target universe, and flag positioning angles that will make the mandate land credibly with senior candidates. 2.Research & sourcing direction: * Own the research backbone of each mandate. Build a clear, prioritized target landscape — by company, sector, and geography — and translate it into actionable sourcing briefs for the Expert Data Excellence (EDE) team. * Act as the day-to-day point of contact for EDE, providing direction, refining the longlist in real time, and escalating quality or coverage issues as the search progresses. 3.Candidate screening & assessment: * Take ownership of the candidate pipeline as profiles are surfaced by the internal sourcing team. * Screen and qualify candidates against the mandate's selection criteria — assessing background, seniority, sector fit, and availability. * Present a curated, well-argued shortlist to the Head of Talent Intelligence, with a clear rationale for each profile's inclusion or exclusion. 4.Sponsor-facing reporting & stakeholder management * Own senior stakeholder discussions with PE partners and fund MDs — preparing progress updates, presenting candidate slates, and facilitating feedback conversations. * Translate search activity into a clear, confident narrative that allows sponsors to calibrate their expectations and provide timely feedback on who is progressing and where the gaps are. 5.Practice building & data * Support the Head of Talent Intelligence in structuring the practice from the ground up — contributing to methodology design, process documentation, and ways of working as the team takes shape. * Play an active role in the data vision of the practice, helping to build and maintain the people intelligence layer that will underpin Dedale's long-term Talent Intelligence asset. YOUR PROFILE: * 2–4 years of experience in executive search, talent intelligence, or advisory sourcing * Demonstrated ability to engage credibly with senior professionals — able to approach, qualify, and build rapport with executives and board-level candidates in a structured, professional manner * Experience running searches or research mandates end-to-end, from profile definition through to candidate assessment and presentation * Strong research and analytical instincts — comfortable mapping markets, building target universes, and synthesising information into clear, actionable outputs * Structured and rigorous, with the ability to manage multiple mandates simultaneously without losing attention to detail or momentum * Energised by early-stage environments — comfortable operating with limited playbook and contributing to building processes as the practice takes shape * Fluent in English, French and other European languages a strong 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: * Introductory call with our Head of HR * Pre-case with our Senior VP * 1 Case Study * Final on-site interview with Managing Director, CEO, and coffee chat with the team

Alpha FMC

About Alpha FMC Alpha Financial Markets Consulting (Alpha) is a leading global consultancy to the financial services industry. Founded in 2003, we have worked for over 20 years to bring together specialist, sector-focused strategy, management consulting and technology expertise to support the entire client transformation lifecycle. Having partnered with more than 1,200 clients worldwide across the asset and wealth management, alternatives and insurance industries, Alpha is truly a trusted advisor for complex change programmes. We now have over 1,180 consultants working with clients across North America, the UK, Europe, Middle East and APAC. In 2024, in recognition of our successful track record and strong growth prospects, Alpha was acquired by Bridgepoint, one of the world's leading quoted private asset growth investors. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are delighted that many of our team have built long and fulfilling careers with us, many staying over a decade. We believe this is because Alpha offers a genuinely rewarding place to work: a meritocratic environment where your career can flourish, and a welcoming culture where you can be yourself, connect with others and thrive. As we look to the future, we’re excited to be looking for new Alpha colleagues - individuals who are collaborative, innovative and ambitious. We hope you will join us and help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.   Why join Alpha? * Established yet entrepreneurial – with over 20 years of success and a proven record on the London Stock Exchange, Alpha offers the stability of an established consultancy with the energy of a fast-growth business. * Backed by Bridgepoint – as part of one of the world’s leading growth investors, Alpha benefits from strategic investment that fuels innovation, expansion and new offerings – creating even more opportunity for our people. * Exposure to senior leadership – whether you are in an internal or a client facing role, you will have the opportunity to work with and learn from the best of the best – high performers at the top of their game. * Learning and growth opportunities – we run tailored training to help you be successful, provide you excellent mentorship, and offer up to 5 days paid training time per year. Perhaps the best training though is the experience on the job – as everyone at Alpha has high responsibility and autonomy, you can develop your skillsets quickly. * Performance-driven culture with real impact – advancement at Alpha is based on impact and capability, not tenure or quotas. You’ll have autonomy and see the tangible difference your ideas and decisions make.   Role Responsibilities: Based in France, you will carry out consulting engagements or manage projects for prestigious clients, leaders in Asset Management (Asset Managers, Private Banks, Investor Services Providers) in areas including: * ESG * Strategy * Evolution of Organisations * Digital Transformation * Operational Benchmarking * Change Management   We offer you the opportunity to embark on an exciting career: * Delivering interesting assignments in an international environment (international assignments and teams, possibility of exchanges with other offices of the group) * Support our clients related to environmental, social and governance topics to be published within their organisation (strategy, operational processes, scoring approach, platform implementation…) * Putting your ideas into the “ESG practice” alongside the team and on client projects * Taking ownership early on in your career – including possible ownership of deliverables or work streams within a project * Developing know-how recognised by the major players in the financial industry and participation in the growth of the leader in Asset Management consulting * Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business * You will also participate in the development of the firm's practices (such as Operations or Investments) and various business management areas (e.g.: Marketing or Recruitment)   Role Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications): * At least 2 years of proven experience in the consulting or projects gained within a leading financial institution or consulting firm and linked with environment, social or governance topics * Experience of projects engaged on ESG: scores calculation, reports production, issuers assessment and selection, ESG data manipulation, processes definition, change management… * Significant experience within ‘blue-chip’ Financial Services organisations, preferably Asset or Wealth Managers * An understanding of ESG trends, drivers and outlook through the Asset and Wealth Management market * First-class communication, presentation and problem-solving skills with an excellent command of Microsoft Office * Basic knowledge of client relationship development and business development, for example writing proposals for new projects * Stakeholder management and influencing skills – with both clients and colleagues * Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to mentor, coach, and lead junior team members * Focus on team achievement, not just individual goals * Strong academic background from a top-ranking business school or engineering school * Fluency in French and English is required * Eligible to work in France   Sharing Success: Allowing our people to share in our growth journey is a highly valued component of the business and here are a few ways that we do this: * Competitive base salary * Share of the profits of the business as a % of base salary: Each year the company distributes among its staff up to 30% of the profits measured through EBITDA. * 25 days’ holiday + 4 rest days (total of 29 days), additional to bank holidays * 10€ Lunch vouchers (on a monthly basis with fixed and flexible amount to be used) * Life insurance and travel insurance * Laptop and mobile phone * Supportive, social and collaborative environment * Comprehensive training and development programmes (CAPM, Prince 2, CFA…) * Fantastic opportunity to be more entrepreneurial in a growing market with a reputable company brand * An opportunity to make a significant contribution to Alpha value propositions, and to build and grow your own network within the Asset and Wealth Management industry   Your Wellbeing: Ensuring that we prioritise the wellbeing and care of everyone is paramount. To support this, we have an established mentoring and employee oversight framework across all global locations and levels. At the same time, we continue to invest in our comprehensive training and development programme that builds confidence, consulting skills and industry content.   Our Commitment to Inclusion: At Alpha, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical to our success. Our priorities show a focus on fostering an inclusive, equitable workplace where individuals are treated fairly regardless of gender or background. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible and inclusive for everyone.   Next steps: If this sounds like one of the proposed roles are ideal for you, apply today to a grade chosen based on your qualifications! If successful, you will have the opportunity to meet various team members during our recruitment process which typically include a Competency style interview, a Case Study interview, and a Final Round interview with one of our French Directors.   --- Please be aware that we may hold information for up to 3 years from the close of the recruitment process to allow us to review your suitability for current and future job opportunities with Alpha, your data may also be shared with relevant third party providers as and when required as part of the assessment process. Full details around what data we hold, why we hold it and for how long are available in our recruitment privacy statement (https://alphafmc.com/privacy-policy/). If you have any questions, or would like us to delete your data, please contact us by email at privacy@alphafmc.com.

Datadog

Datadog (NASDAQ: DDOG) is looking for a Product Strategy and Corporate Development Lead to drive Product vision, M&A, and venture investments for Datadog. You will work directly with Datadog's founders, partnering with Datadog's global engineering and product leaders to identify and execute transactions that expand our platform into new markets. This is not a traditional Corp Dev seat. You will operate on a small, high-autonomy team where technical depth matters as much as deal execution. You can expect to focus on the EMEA landscape, which is one of the most dynamic ecosystems in enterprise software right now, and you will be at the center of it. At the same time, you'll be working with our Product and Engineering leaders based in Europe, who will depend on you to be the fabric between our NYC and Paris HQs. Together, you'll be expected to go deep and autonomously explore new areas of expansion for us. At Datadog, we place value in our office culture - the relationships and collaboration it builds, and the creativity it brings to the table. We operate as a hybrid workplace to ensure our Datadogs can create a work-life harmony that best fits them. What You’ll Do: (Describe role responsibilities here) * Be close to our Product & Engineering leaders to discover new areas of interest and acceleration before an M&A target is even identified, and stay ahead of market trends in AI/ML, observability, security, and cloud infrastructure to inform Datadog's growth strategy * Identify and evaluate M&A targets and venture investment opportunities across European markets, with a focus on AI-native and infrastructure companies * Build deep relationships with founders, VCs, and accelerators across the Paris, London, and Iberian ecosystems to generate proprietary deal flow * Lead end-to-end due diligence: technical product assessments, financial modeling, valuation analysis, and integration planning * Partner with senior engineering and product leaders to assess technical architectures, product fit, and team quality of target companies * Negotiate and close complex transactions, including acquisitions, investments, and hyperscaler partnerships, and develop strategic recommendations to present to senior leadership including the CEO   Who You Are: (Describe role qualifications here) * 3-7 years of experience in corporate development, venture capital, engineering, or product management at a high-growth technology company * Demonstrated technical depth: you can analyze a product deeply (how it would relate to ours and develop a working understanding of the architecture), and engage credibly with Product and Engineering leaders. This may come from a CS/engineering degree, prior engineering experience, or deep AI/infrastructure investing experience * Strong AI literacy: you actively use AI tools in your daily work, can speak to current trends in AI/ML infrastructure, and can evaluate the technical merit of AI-native companies * Experience covering or operating within European tech markets (Paris, London, and/or Iberia strongly preferred); background at an AI-native company (e.g., building or investing in AI infrastructure, LLM tooling, or applied AI) is a strong plus * Self-starter who thrives with high autonomy and limited oversight in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment, with a track record of sourcing proprietary opportunities through personal networks * Capable of engaging senior stakeholders, from startup founders to Datadog's C-suite, with credibility and confidence; genuine curiosity about what makes a company's technology defensible, not just its market position   Datadog values people from all walks of life. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about technology and want to grow your skills, we encourage you to apply.   Benefits and Growth: (Describe opportunities offered here) * Generous and competitive global benefits * New hire stock equity (RSUs) and employee stock purchase plan * Continuous career development and pathing opportunities * Product training to develop deep understanding of Datadog's platform * Internal mentor and buddy program * Friendly and inclusive workplace culture Benefits and Growth listed above may vary based on the country of your employment and the nature of your employment with Datadog. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Datadog:  Datadog is the leading observability and security platform for the AI era, providing businesses with unified visibility across the technology stack to manage complexity at scale. It brings applications, infrastructure, data, models, and security into one place, using AI to detect and resolve issues before they impact customers. Trusted globally by Fortune 500 companies and high-growth AI leaders, Datadog enables businesses to move faster with clarity and confidence. Learn more about #DatadogLife on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Datadog Learning Center. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Equal Opportunity at Datadog: Datadog is proud to offer equal employment opportunity to everyone regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, and other characteristics protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Here are our Candidate Legal Notices for your reference.  Datadog endeavors to make our Careers Page accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please complete this form. This form is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.  Privacy and AI Guidelines: Any information you submit to Datadog as part of your application will be processed in accordance with Datadog’s Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice. For information on our AI policy, please visit Interviewing at Datadog AI Guidelines.