[Madrid] Investment & Strategy Associate Manager

Dedale Intelligence; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dedale Intelligence in Madrid, Spain seeks experienced investment analysts to conduct deep fundamental research on software and technology companies. You will perform strategic due diligence, financial analysis, and expert interviews to inform multi-million investment decisions.

Collaboration with senior consultants and a path to growth are offered. The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and fluent English, with opportunities to contribute to high-profile research and

Qualifications

• Tier 1 engineering/business school graduate with a strong academic record.
• 4–6 years of relevant strategy, business, finance, or tech experience.
• Excellent analysis skills and advanced Excel abilities.
• Strong verbal presentations and ability to create impactful slides.
• Fluent English; additional languages helpful.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep fundamental research on software & technology companies.
• Perform strategic due diligence and financial analysis on listed and private software/tech firms.
• Leverage quantitative and qualitative insights via expert interviews.
• Collaborate with peers and ex-Tier 1 consultants to support research.
• Deliver high-quality deliverables to inform multi-million investment decisions.
• Communicate research findings internally and externally.
• Grow in the team to take on more responsibilities and develop professionally.
• Daily monitoring of identified companies.
• Prepare financial research, strategic screening, and investor materials.
• Lead interviews in English with professional experts.
• Support process improvement and new company screening.

Skills

Deep fundamental research

Strategic due diligence

Financial analysis

Interviewing in English

Strong presentation skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Tier 1 engineering/business school

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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 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 4-6 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, Spanish, 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:

• 1 HR Chat

• Pre-Case Interview with a VP

• Case Study and Debrief with a VP

• Final on-site interview with Managing Director and the HR team