Strategy and Investment Manager

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 consultants & 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: Join our investment team to develop investment insights into private software and tech companies. Our job offer is a very strong fit for graduates who are looking to start their career in the investment & private equity space straight out of school and have already successful internship experiences in Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, Investment Banking or Venture Capital. We provide robust training, mentorship, and a rapid personal development track to help young analysts develop their skills in fundamental analysis and valuation, investment strategy and core software & technology sector knowledge. Your Responsibilities: * Conduct in-depth fundamental research and strategic due diligence on both publicly listed and privately held software & technology companies * Perform financial analysis and build quantitative models, complemented by qualitative insights from expert interviews * Monitor identified companies on a regular basis and support the screening of new opportunities * Prepare and deliver high-quality research materials, including strategic assessments, financial analysis, and communication documents for internal and external stakeholder * Collaborate closely with a high-caliber team, including experienced ex-Tier 1 management consultants, to enhance research quality and investment decision-making * Lead expert interviews in English and clearly communicate key findings to inform multi-million investment decisions * Contribute to process improvements and knowledge-sharing across the team * Continuously grow within the team, taking on increasing responsibilities and developing as a strong, well-rounded professional Your Qualifications: * You are a Tier 1 business school graduate specialized in strategy/corporate finance/investment. * You have relevant 1-2 years of experience in strategic or management consulting, corporate strategy, and finance (with several internships in finance/tech/startup or corporate company) * You possess sharp analytical skills and a strategic mindset—you know how to identify key inputs, connect the dots, and uncover meaningful insights * You have strong oral and written communication skills in English. French, Italian or German language ability is a plus * You like working in a small team with a high level of exposure, responsibilities, and impact. * You want to learn fast; you are proactive and self-motivated. Process: * Introductory Call * Interview with a Manager * Case Study * Final interview with a member of a leadership team

Dedale Intelligence

About Dedale: Dedale Intelligence is the differentiating source of strategic intelligence in the technology space. With a unique team of over 100 full-time research analysts and planners, Dédale 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 and 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: Dédale gathers a group of highly talented international individuals (including US, Chinese, Filipino, French, Moroccan, Latvian, and Lebanese nationalities among others). The leadership team is composed of experienced investment professionals and management consultants (ex-McKinsey, BCG Project Leaders and managers). Our advisory board is extremely high profile, including some of the most successful investors worldwide (including Managing Partners of the largest PE and Growth Equity funds, and tech unicorn entrepreneurs). We are now seeking an outstanding HR Associate to be our first dedicated people presence in Manila, someone who will build the employee experience from the ground up as the team scales. Job Summary: The Talent & Culture Associate is the first dedicated HR and people experience role in the Manila office. This is not a back-office role. You will be visible, proactive, and hands-on as the primary people partner for a fast-scaling research team. Your mandate centers on three areas that will define how Manila grows: talent acquisition and pipeline building, employer branding, and co-owning the investment research internship program with top-tier schools. Alongside these, you will own onboarding, culture and engagement, and the day-to-day Manila office experience. You report to the HR Head in Cebu, with the Head of Research in Manila as your key stakeholder for now. Key Responsibilities: Talent Acquisition and Pipeline You will be the talent engine for the Manila office. This means building and managing the candidate pipeline for Manila-based roles through active sourcing, screening, and coordinating the full interview process through Ashby ATS. You will report pipeline health and fill rate to the HR Head monthly so hiring decisions are always grounded in current data. * Source and screen candidates for Manila-based roles through job boards, LinkedIn, and direct outreach * Coordinate interview scheduling via Ashby ATS; ensure timely candidate communication and a smooth experience at every touchpoint * Maintain candidate pipelines and report fill rate, time-to-fill, and pipeline health to the HR Head monthly * Build and manage relationships with Manila universities and academic partners for internship recruitment, not limited to APEX * Run full internship cycles from sourcing and screening through onboarding, progress tracking, and conversion support * Organize demo days, showcase events, and program wrap-ups each cycle; report intern-to-FTE conversion rate to HR Head * Administer a candidate experience survey at the close of each recruitment cycle; consolidate results into a quarterly summary Employer Branding Employer branding is a Day 1 priority and a shared mandate across talent acquisition and culture. On the talent acquisition side, you own the pipeline-facing activities. On the culture side, you own content and storytelling. Together, these define how Dédale is perceived as an employer in Manila. * Represent Dédale at campus events, job fairs, and networking activities in Manila * Manage the company's careers page on Facebook and other relevant platforms, keeping content current, engaging, and reflective of what it is actually like to work here * Coordinate employer branding materials and collateral for campus and community events * Support social media content that showcases Manila office life, culture, and team milestones * Help position Dédale as an employer of choice for top graduates and young professionals in the Philippines * Track reach, engagement, and applicant source data from branding activities; report quarterly to HR Head Onboarding You will be the first face of the Manila employee experience. From the moment a candidate signs their offer, you are responsible for making sure their first days and weeks feel intentional, warm, and well-organized. * Coordinate all Day 1 logistics for Manila new hires: IT setup, system access, welcome kit preparation, and workspace readiness * Guide new hires through their first week with a structured schedule and genuine human touchpoints * Coordinate and calendar the 30-day onboarding journey for Research Analysts, confirming all sessions, check-ins, and milestones with stakeholders ahead of each start date * Maintain onboarding checklists and flag gaps to the HR Head for program improvement * Administer a new hire satisfaction survey at the end of each onboarding period; consolidate results into a quarterly summary for the HR Head Culture and Employee Engagement You will be the culture builder for the Manila office. This means designing and executing initiatives that strengthen connection and belonging, building the traditions and rituals that give the team a distinct identity, and ensuring employees feel recognized and celebrated at meaningful moments. * Design and execute Manila culture initiatives that strengthen team connection and belonging * Act as the first point of contact for employee queries and requests, routing to the right person as needed * Support recognition programs and milestone celebrations * Build Manila office traditions and rituals that give the team a distinct identity * Conduct pulse checks and engagement surveys; prepare a quarterly engagement summary for the HR Head Training Coordination You will be the logistics backbone of learning in Manila. While the HR Head owns the strategy and the Research Head drives content and delivery, you ensure that every training session, development program, and learning initiative runs without friction. * Coordinate training logistics: scheduling, venue or virtual link setup, and materials preparation * Track training attendance and participation; prepare post-session feedback summaries * Monitor Individual Development Plan (IDP) completion across the Manila team; flag overdue items to managers and the HR Head * Prepare presentation materials for training sessions as directed by the HR Head or Research Head Office Experience and Manila Ops You will be the person who makes the Manila office feel like a place people want to show up to. This means maintaining a productive and engaging work environment, acting as the first point of contact for day-to-day office needs, and ensuring that the physical experience of working in Manila reflects the culture the team is building. * Serve as primary point of contact for Manila office experience and day-to-day employee needs * Recommend and implement improvements to create a productive and engaging work environment * Support visitor management and coordinate on-site visits * Handle HR and administrative tasks that require physical presence in Manila: document distribution, onboarding logistics, and office coordination Boundary: Processing, payments, and tasks not requiring physical presence route to Cebu Admin. Permanent office scouting and lease coordination route to Admin; HR role is advisory only. Qualifications: * 1 to 3 years of experience in HR, talent acquisition, people operations, or campus relations; strong fresh graduates with relevant internship experience are considered * Degree in Psychology, Human Resources, Business Administration, Behavioral Sciences, or a related discipline * Hands-on experience in recruiting or talent acquisition, including sourcing, screening, and end-to-end coordination * Strong interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal, with the ability to adjust tone for different audiences * Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple streams independently * Proactive and resourceful: you figure things out rather than waiting to be told * Comfortable operating independently with a remote manager; you flag issues proactively and communicate without prompting * Data-aware: you track what matters and can build a clear, simple story around numbers * Creative communicator with an eye for visual storytelling and employer branding content is a strong advantage * Familiarity with Ashby ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, Notion, or similar tools is an advantage Cherry on the Cake! * You are energized by the idea of building something rather than inheriting it. * You thrive in a fast-paced, international environment where your work is visible and your impact is felt. * You are as comfortable representing the company at a campus job fair as you are building a tracker or writing a culture post. * You see this role not as a job description but as a mandate to shape how Manila grows. Important to Note: This role combines people experience work with on-the-ground coordination that requires physical presence in Manila. Some tasks will be strategic and creative; others will be operational and hands-on. We are looking for someone who takes pride in doing both well. You will be the only HR presence in Manila, with your manager in Cebu. This requires maturity, self-direction, and the confidence to make decisions and escalate when needed. Candidates looking exclusively for strategic HR work or who need close day-to-day supervision may find this setup challenging. How This Role Grows With You: This role starts broad and hands-on. As we scale, it deepens. In the near term, you will be hands-on across all six streams, with talent acquisition, employer branding, and the internship program as the immediate priorities. As Manila grows toward 30 and beyond, this role takes on greater ownership of the full talent lifecycle and people strategy. At that stage, the role formally transitions to HR Business Partner, with a title and compensation review to match. The strategic HR agenda is set by the HR Head. But as you grow in the role, you will be given increasing autonomy and a genuine seat at the table for Manila people decisions. Earnings and Benefits: * Competitive Base Salary + Allowances * Annual Performance-Based Bonus * Paid Time Off + Government-Mandated Benefits * HMO Coverage (after regularization) Process: * HR Introduction Call * Pre-case interview with Leadership team * Case Debrief with Global HR Head * Final Interview with APAC HR Head * Coffee Chat with Country Director

Adaptive

WE ARE: Mabuhay! This is an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Operate team in the Philippines, leading the engagements behind two of the functions that keep Adaptive's client platforms running. We are a growing company that continues to expand our operations in the country, and you will work alongside a team of dedicated professionals across the globe to help shape the future of our managed services in the region. As a member of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to help mature how we run, support, and maintain mission-critical trading platforms long after they go live. At Adaptive, we are a financial consulting firm that partners with capital, commodity, and digital market participants. We value differentiation through technology. Our experienced teams design and deliver complex front-office technology solutions using our proven accelerators to create long-term competitive advantage. Our clients include the world's leading investment banks, investment managers, fintech and capital market service providers. With a global reach with offices in London, New York, Barcelona and Montreal, we have a proven track record of delivering powerful, elegant and intuitive trading technology solutions. Our Project Managers at Adaptive are leaders who set an example for Adaptive's culture and values. Most importantly, our Project Managers give the teams the autonomy they require in their role to be motivated and grow professionally. This role sits at the heart of Operate. You will own the engagements that bring our application maintenance and SRE teams together to deliver Adaptive's Operate Service. Our platform support and application-maintenance capability sits between L1 support and the L3 R&D product teams, keeping Operate clients environments stable, current, and within agreed SLAs. Our infrastructure-as-code accelerator and SRE capability, provisioning, hosting, and maintaining the cloud environments those platforms run on.  If you feel like this is you, you might be a perfect fit for this role! YOU ARE: * A strategic thinker with great communication skills * A problem solver with strong analytical skills, comfortable operating in a support and run-service context where priorities shift with incidents and SLAs * A great team player who loves sharing knowledge and learning from others * Experienced in managing distributed, multi-disciplinary teams (developers and SREs) across time zones * Happy to work in a hybrid environment, with once a week in our office for meetings with colleagues, training, and social activities AS A PM YOU WILL ENSURE THAT: * The operate support engagements you oversee deliver against their service commitments, on time, within budget, and within agreed SLAs * Clients are engaged and informed, and ultimately satisfied with the support and infrastructure services they receive * The Development and SRE teams have a clear understanding of their goals and their place within the wider Operate model, and are empowered to deliver on our commitments * Application maintenance, platform support, and infrastructure work are coordinated as one coherent service rather than separate streams YOU WILL: Manage the engagements: * Understand the strengths and potential pitfalls that come with an Agile and ITIL-based service delivery philosophy, based on personal experience * Plan and coordinate the transition of client platforms from Consulting Build engagements into the Operate Run Service, taking knowledge transfer and assessing production readiness ahead of go-live * Work collaboratively with clients to identify and document the scope of support, maintenance, and infrastructure services, and build and maintain delivery and roadmap plans * Provide accurate and timely updates on milestones, service performance, and progress against plan * Actively manage and mitigate engagement risk, including resourcing gaps, SLA exposure, and dependencies between Dev, SRE, the Platform/Accelerator teams. Manage the service: * Oversee the day-to-day operation of application maintenance (software upgrades, dependency migrations, security patches, bug fixes, and minor changes) for Run Service clients. * Coordinate platform support activity, working with the Support and Platform teams to drive a high resolution rate and clean, well-characterised escalations * Help define and track KPIs and reporting (ticket ownership, ticket type, product type, severity, SLA performance) and drive service-improvement initiatives Manage a team: * Promote a Servant Leader mindset, empower highly-skilled team members to deliver their best, and involve them in decision making * Identify and drive the resolution of problems affecting team harmony and performance, with particular attention to the demands of a 24/7 support and run-service environment * Understand various software and infrastructure concepts to discuss problems and orchestrate strategy with the talents in the team: * Backend developers: real-time programming, high availability * SRE: infrastructure-as-code, cloud provisioning, observability, networking, capacity planning, security and compliance * Support: L1/L2/L3 triage, escalation, and knowledge management * QA, BA, UX and DevOps as engagements require * Work with distributed teams (Manila/London/Barcelona/Montreal/New York) Manage people: * Regularly lend an ear to your team members and listen to what they have to say about their job satisfaction and their aspirations, in the spirit of Adaptive's staff management style: informal and collegiate * Liaise with directors/HR to report relevant information * Take part in the regularization process for new members of staff Manage resourcing: * Own the resourcing plan for the Operate application maintenance engagements, balancing dedicated team members and rotational/shared resources * Review the proposed resourcing model with Delivery and Operate leadership, and maintain the resource forecast in time tracking system * Identify gaps in the team, and engage with the HR team to recruit new hires accordingly (e.g. additional developers and SREs as the client base grows) Manage client & stakeholders: * Provide regular service and project status reporting to client stakeholders * Use effective and transparent communication * Actively manage clients' expectations, make assumptions explicit, and create an audit trail of important decisions throughout the engagement (including the boundaries of what the Run Service covers) * Liaise with the account manager to define and implement the communication plan Report to Adaptive: * Report engagement and service status on a weekly basis, and contribute to the monthly Operate SteerCo * Escalate issues to the Head of Operate Commercial & Legal: * Understand the legal framework for each engagement, including the Run Service commercial definition and SLA framework * Ensure that both Adaptive and the client meet their contractual obligations, including the standards required before SLA activation * Escalate issues where breaches of obligations occur or are at risk of occurring Finance: * Manage costs (resources, expenses, licenses, cloud/infrastructure spend) in line with client agreements WHY US: * To be immersed in high-standard engineering culture. Our fantastic team takes pride in crafting complex technical solutions but also loves sharing their knowledge and helping you grow professionally (we have great people here at Adaptive 😁). You can learn from anyone here, which is the beauty of it * To take part in the growth and development of a great company at the point where our products meet our clients' day-to-day operations * Our teams feel free to speak up, make suggestions and raise concerns * Collaborative team environment: we all work together, respect each other, and pitch in * Great consideration for work/life balance (highly-flexible, hybrid working model, well-being benefits). The balance between professional and personal life is massively important to us * We work hard to provide a positive, collaborative and inclusive culture and to positively impact our staff and local communities through different well-being, diversity and inclusion programmes WHAT DO PEOPLE THINK OF US 🗣 You can check our Glassdoor page 🎉 BENEFITS Among our benefits are: * 23 days PTO * Retirement plan * HMO including x§dependents * Group Life Insurance THE PROCESS Long interview processes are stressful and boring, and that is not us 😉 We want to make sure that everything runs smoothly. So here you will have three interviews:   1. A chat with one of our great recruiters. 2. A zoom chat with one of our PM colleagues where they will ask you detailed questions about PM knowledge and your experience. 3. A Face to Face interview (either in our office or via Zoom). During this interview, we will dig even deeper, and you will have a technical task to do.   But don't worry; everything will be explained to you step by step by your recruiter. Here is a little tip for you during those stages: Collaboration is massively important to us, so don't hesitate to share your thoughts, ask questions, ask for help if needed, etc 😊 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: 💜 Diversity and inclusion are key to a great workplace, and Adaptive is better when it's more representative of the world around us. We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their whole selves to work without any fear of judgment or negativity. All we ask is that our colleagues are respectful, collaborative, passionate about what they do, and have the skills needed to be successful in their roles.