[Lisbon] Investment & Strategy Associate

Dedale (ex-Software Club); Lisboa; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dedale (ex-Software Club) is expanding its Lisbon team and seeks an ambitious investment analyst. The role focuses on deep fundamental research, financial analysis, and due diligence of software and technology companies, with a strong emphasis on English-language interviews and collaboration with seasoned consultants.

The ideal candidate will combine strong Excel and analytical skills with strategic thinking and clear communication to support multi‑million investments in a dynamic, international

Qualifications

• Tier 1 engineering or business school graduate.
• 3–4 years of experience in strategy, finance or business (internships in finance/tech/startup acceptable).
• Excellent analytical skills and strong Excel capability.
• Fluent English; knowledge of French, German, or Italian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct deep fundamental research on software and technology companies.
• Perform strategic due diligence and financial analysis on public and private firms.
• Use quantitative modelling and qualitative insights from expert interviews.
• Collaborate with peers and ex–Tier 1 management consultants on research.
• Deliver high-quality analysis to support multi-million investment decisions.
• Communicate findings internally and externally.
• Grow within the team to take on more responsibilities.
• Daily monitoring of identified companies.
• Prepare financial research, screening, and materials for members.
• Lead interviews in English with professionals.
• Support process improvement and new company screening.

Skills

Excellent Excel

Excellent analysis

Strong communication

English proficiency

Education

Tier 1 engineering/business school

Job description

NOTE: This is an new Opportunity — We're Building Our Lisbon Team

As Dedale expands to Lisbon, we are actively looking for exceptional talent to join us at the ground floor of this exciting new chapter. This position remains open year-round — we are not hiring to fill a quota, but to find the right long-term fit for both the role and our culture in Portugal.

If you see this posting, it means we are actively reviewing applications and building something great in Lisbon. We'd love to hear from you!

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:

1. Conduct deep fundamental research on software & technology companies
2. Perform strategic due diligence and financial analysis on publicly listed and privately owned software & technology companies
3. Leverage both quantitative modelling and qualitative insights generation through expert interviews
4. Collaborate with a strong team of peers and experienced ex-Tier 1 management consultants contributing to the research
5. Deliver high quality and valuable deliverables that will support decision making on multi-million investments
6. Communicate your research findings internally and externally
7. Naturally grow in the team to take on more and more responsibilities and develop yourself as a strong professional
8. Daily monitoring of the already identified companies
9. Preparation of financial research and analysis, strategic screening and communication materials for our members
10. Leading interviews in English with professional experts
11. 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. The ideal candidate will possess the following traits:

• You are Tier 1 engineering/business school young graduate, specializing in Business/Finance/Corporate business/Corporate finance/Engineering/Strategy
• You have 3-4 years of relevant experience in strategy, finance, and business (with several internships in finance/tech/startup or corporate company)
• You have excellent analysis skills and excellent Excel skill
• 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 is a must, and French, German, 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:

• Synthesis and Excel test
• 1st interview with the Country Manager
• Case Study and Debrief with a Manager
• Final interview with Managing Director and the HR team

This position is based in Lisbon, Portugal.