Strategy and Investment Manager

Dedale Intelligence; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Dedale Intelligence in Metro Manila is expanding its Investment Research team to deliver on-ground strategic intelligence for investors and corporates in software and technology sectors. You will lead research, mentor analysts, and perform in-depth due diligence on public and private companies.

The role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work with senior stakeholders in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with ex-Tier 1 consultants.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in strategy, research, consulting and business.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel and quantitative analysis capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation and slide development abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify key insights, synthesize information, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and seniority levels.
• Comfortable working independently in fast-paced environments with a sense of urgency.
• Data-driven, with strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and data product development on software and technology companies and market segments
• Manage and mentor a growing team of analysts and associates
• Conduct in-depth fundamental research and strategic due diligence on public and private software and technology companies
• Monitor target companies regularly and support the screening of new opportunities
• Leverage both quantitative modeling and qualitative insights generation through expert interviews
• Collaborate with experienced ex-Tier 1 management consultants contributing to the research projects
• Deliver high quality and valuable deliverables that will support decision making on multi-million investments
• Communicate directly with high-profile customers, including fund managing partners, billionaire entrepreneurs, family office managers
• Prepare financial research and strategic screening, and communication materials for our members
• Take on increasing responsibilities and contribute to the continued growth of the research function
• Lead interviews in English with industry experts and senior stakeholders
• Drive process improvement initiatives and support the enhancement of research workflows and methodologies

Skills

Advanced Excel

Quantitative analysis

Verbal and written communication

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Independent working

Data-driven decisions

Job description

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 Responsibility:

Investment Research:

• Lead research and data product development on software & technology companies and market segments
• Manage and mentor a growing team of analysts and associates
• Conduct in-depth fundamental research and strategic due diligence on public and private software and technology companies
• Monitor target companies regularly and support the screening of new opportunities
• Leverage both quantitative modeling and qualitative insights generation through expert interviews
• Collaborate with experienced ex-Tier 1 management consultants contributing to the research projects
• Deliver high quality and valuable deliverables that will support decision making on multi-million investments
• Communicate directly with high-profile customers, including fund managing partners, billionaire entrepreneurs, family office managers
• Prepare financial research and strategic screening, and communication materials for our members
• Take on increasing responsibilities and contribute to the continued growth of the research function
• Lead interviews in English with industry experts and senior stakeholders
• Drive process improvement initiatives and support the enhancement of research workflows and methodologies

Your Qualifications

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:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in strategy, research, consulting and business (with several internships in finance/tech/startup or corporate company)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel and quantitative analysis capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation and slide development abilities
• Strategic thinker with the ability to identify key insights, synthesize information, and make data-driven recommendations
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and seniority levels
• Comfortable working independently in fast-paced environments with a sense of urgency
• Data-driven, with strong analytical and decision-making skills

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

Process:

• Introductory call
• Pre-case Interview
• 1 Case Study
• Final interview with CEO, PH Director and coffee chat