Strategy & Business Development Manager - CEO Office

The Level Group; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The Level Group in Milan is seeking a strategic specialist to join the CEO Office. This role involves supporting acquisitions, brand partnerships and licensing deals, plus coordinating integration of acquired businesses and business planning for strategic projects.

You will build financial models, review term sheets with counsel, and prepare materials for the CEO, Board and banks. Shadowing the CEO in key meetings and decisions offers high exposure to top management.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity or corporate development/strategy teams.
• Strong financial modelling skills in Excel (P&L, cash flow, business plans).
• Exposure to M&A processes is a plus.
• Exposure to fashion, luxury, retail or e-commerce is a plus.
• Excellent PowerPoint and storytelling skills: able to structure a problem, synthesise it and present it to senior audiences.
• High ownership and autonomy: comfortable with ambiguity, able to manage several workstreams in parallel and to move fast without losing accuracy.
• Master’s degree in Economics, Management, Finance or Engineering; international experience is appreciated.
• Fluent Italian and English; a third language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the CEO Office on acquisitions, brand partnerships and licensing agreements: screening and analysis of opportunities, business cases, due diligence, support through negotiation and execution.
• Contribute to the integration of newly acquired businesses, coordinating workstreams across functions and monitoring delivery.
• Build and maintain financial models and business plans for strategic projects.
• Review and analyse legal documentation (licensing and distribution agreements, term sheets, SPAs), working with legal counsel to identify key terms, obligations and risks.
• Prepare materials for the CEO, Board, shareholders and banks, turning complex analyses into clear messages.
• Lead cross-functional strategic projects (new markets, new ventures, operating model improvements) from analysis to implementation.
• Shadow the CEO in key meetings, negotiations and decisions.

Skills

Financial modelling

Storytelling

Ownership / Autonomy

Bilingual Italian & English

Education

Master’s degree in Economics, Management, Finance or Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Working within the CEO Office team and reporting to the CEO, you will contribute to the Group’s most relevant strategic topics, from acquisitions, new brand partnerships and licensing agreements to the integration of acquired businesses and the business planning of strategic projects. It is a hands-on role with high exposure to Top Management, shareholders and external counterparties, including the opportunity to shadow the CEO in key meetings and decisions.

What you’ll do:

• Support the CEO Office on acquisitions, brand partnerships and licensing agreements: screening and analysis of opportunities, business cases, due diligence, support through negotiation and execution.
• Contribute to the integration of newly acquired businesses, coordinating workstreams across functions and monitoring delivery.
• Build and maintain financial models and business plans for strategic projects.
• Review and analyse legal documentation (licensing and distribution agreements, term sheets, SPAs), working with legal counsel to identify key terms, obligations and risks.
• Prepare materials for the CEO, Board, shareholders and banks, turning complex analyses into clear messages.
• Lead cross-functional strategic projects (new markets, new ventures, operating model improvements) from analysis to implementation.
• Shadow the CEO in key meetings, negotiations and decisions.

What we’re looking for:

• 4–6 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, private equity or corporate development/strategy teams.
• Strong financial modelling skills in Excel (P&L, cash flow, business plans).
• Exposure to M&A processes is a plus.
• Exposure to fashion, luxury, retail or e-commerce is a plus.
• Excellent PowerPoint and storytelling skills: able to structure a problem, synthesise it and present it to senior audiences.
• High ownership and autonomy: comfortable with ambiguity, able to manage several workstreams in parallel and to move fast without losing accuracy.
• Master’s degree in Economics, Management, Finance or Engineering; international experience is appreciated.
• Fluent Italian and English; a third language is a plus.

Role details:

• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Milan, HQ in Piazza Arcole 4
• Reports to: CEO
• Comp Package: up to €70K total compensation, including base salary and bonus, depending on experience, overall fit with the role, and alignment with the preferred qualifications.

About The Level Group

The Level Group is a global go-to-market partner for fashion and luxury brands, helping them build and grow their business across international markets. We support brands throughout their online journey, bringing together digital strategy, technology, marketing, and operational expertise to create seamless and engaging customer experiences.

Alongside our work with partner brands, we manage a portfolio of licensed and venture brands, developing their businesses with a hands-on, entrepreneurial approach. By combining innovation and strong execution, we help our partners respond to the changing needs of the market and unlock new opportunities for sustainable growth.

At The Level Group, we believe diverse perspectives and experiences make stronger teams. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, identities, and abilities. If you require any accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.