Graduate Investment Analyst

Overview

At Bending Spoons, we’re aiming to build one of the all-time great companies by serving many customers, enabling team growth, operating with high effectiveness, and upholding strong ethical standards. We combine investor-like capital allocation with hands-on operational execution to acquire and grow digital businesses.For a talented, driven, and collaborative individual, working at Bending Spoons is an opportunity to learn, make an impact, and progress your career at an exceptionally high rate.Responsibilities

Discover.

Perform data-driven analyses, assess market trends, and use research tools to identify the most promising acquisition opportunities and bring them into the pipeline.Analyze.

Gather and interpret financial data, build accurate models, and craft compelling investment memos. Dive deep into each deal, and provide clear, data-driven recommendations to orient critical decisions.Negotiate.

Persuade sellers, secure optimal terms, and navigate complex scenarios to achieve success in every negotiation.Improve and innovate.

Reflect on past deals to identify what worked and what didn’t, refine the team strategy, and leverage insights to push the bar even higher next time.What we look for

Reasoning ability.

Given the necessary knowledge, you can solve complex problems. You think from first principles, structure your ideas sharply, resist biases, and focus on the details that matter.Drive.

You’re extremely ambitious, take initiative, put in effort, and maintain a high and rising standard.Team spirit.

You give generously, support the best idea, and are reliable, honest, and transparent.Proficiency in English.

You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.What we offer

Incredibly talented, entrepreneurial teams.

Small, result-oriented, autonomous teams with bright colleagues.Exceptional growth opportunities.

We hire individuals of outstanding potential and place them in roles where they can thrive.Competitive pay and access to equity.

Salary ranges are provided in the original postings, with equity options at a discounted price; relocation tax benefits may apply in Italy.All. These. Benefits.

Flexible hours, remote working, support for learning, high-quality health insurance, relocation assistance, parental support, and annual retreats.Commitment and contract

Permanent or fixed-term. Full-time.Location

Milan (Italy), London (UK) or remote.The selection process

If you pass our screening, you’ll take a few tests designed to assess how you approach unfamiliar problems. They’re challenging and may take several hours. If successful, you’ll be invited to a series of interviews. We set the bar high and won’t extend an offer until we’re convinced we’ve found the right candidate; this role may stay open for months or be reposted.Studies suggest that women tend not to apply for a job unless their CV is a perfect fit. Here, talent takes precedence over experience. If you like the role and think you could be awesome at it, apply.Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all applicants and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—please let us know through this form.Before you applyIf you’ve applied before but didn’t receive an offer, please wait at least one year before applying again.Bending Spoons is a demanding environment. We’re ambitious and hold ourselves and one another to a high standard. While this leads to extraordinary learning and career growth, it also requires significant commitment. To help you ramp up quickly, we recommend spending your first few months working from our Milan office, regardless of long-term work location. We’ll support you with travel and accommodation. After that, you may work from Milan or London offices, or remotely from approved countries—subject to offer-stage agreement.If the role speaks to you and you’re excited to contribute, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we can’t wait to meet you.Seniority level

Entry levelEmployment type

Full-timeJob function

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