M&A analyst
Milan (Italy) or fully remote
Permanent or fixed-term
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This isn’t an ordinary job opening. But we aren’t looking for an ordinary candidate.
The vast majority of the people interested in this will be driven, focused, and hardworking. Most of them will be particularly smart, and a few even truly exceptional. But for this particular position, being exceptional won’t cut it. What we’re looking for is someone who’s obsessed. Someone who has a burning, fanatical desire to make their mark on the world and see our common vision accomplished. Someone who wakes up before the alarm clock thinking about new ways to push their limits in the pursuit of excellence.
Let’s be clear: The interviews and tests will be tougher than you can imagine, and it must be clear you’re facing an uphill battle. Getting the position will be a deliberately intensive pursuit. And even if selected, you absolutely shouldn’t take the prospect of continued employment for granted. But keep in mind: this isn’t a standard job. This is a shot at making a real difference, and a unique opportunity to work in close contact with the C-suite executives of a global leader in tech.
If you fear you won’t make it, you’re probably right.
If you think your chances are too low, you’re probably right.
But if a part of you has been itching to send your application since you read the first line, this is exactly the opportunity you’ve been looking for. You’ll work with some of the brightest colleagues in the field, directly influence the trajectory of some of our most impactful projects, and grow at the pace you’ve always dreamed of. You will become what you know you can be.
Up for the challenge?
The vast majority of the people interested in this will be driven, focused, and hardworking. Most of them will be particularly smart, and a few even truly exceptional. But for this particular position, being exceptional won’t cut it. What we’re looking for is someone who’s obsessed. Someone who has a burning, fanatical desire to make their mark on the world and see our common vision accomplished. Someone who wakes up before the alarm clock thinking about new ways to push their limits in the pursuit of excellence.
Let’s be clear: The interviews and tests will be tougher than you can imagine, and it must be clear you’re facing an uphill battle. Getting the position will be a deliberately intensive pursuit. And even if selected, you absolutely shouldn’t take the prospect of continued employment for granted. But keep in mind: this isn’t a standard job. This is a shot at making a real difference, and a unique opportunity to work in close contact with the C-suite executives of a global leader in tech.
If you fear you won’t make it, you’re probably right.
If you think your chances are too low, you’re probably right.
But if a part of you has been itching to send your application since you read the first line, this is exactly the opportunity you’ve been looking for. You’ll work with some of the brightest colleagues in the field, directly influence the trajectory of some of our most impactful projects, and grow at the pace you’ve always dreamed of. You will become what you know you can be.
Up for the challenge?
A few examples of your responsibilities
- Support your teammates and C-suite executives in day-to-day M&A and corporate finance activities, absorbing best practices, learning by doing, and receiving coaching from your colleagues.
- Take care of ad hoc tasks and projects related to the area you’re working on, contributing to the success of the team.
- Suggest ways we can improve how we work, and propose new strategies and approaches to face our daily challenges.
What we look for
- Drive. Your dedication matches the intensity of your ambition. You’re willing to put in the hard work necessary to achieve your goals, and the highly demanding challenges in your track record are proof of your relentless spirit.
- Logical-analytical abilities. You’re able to objectively evaluate complex information, arguments, and situations. You’re used to applying logical deduction to tackle sophisticated problems, and this has often allowed you to solve difficult intellectual challenges.
- Common sense. Your judgment and intuition are sound and well grounded in reality.
- Passion. You have a genuine love for the field. You investigate the subject extensively and are always up to date with the latest developments.
- Curiosity and initiative. Rather than waiting to be told what to do, you’re forever hunting down new opportunities and testing fresh ideas. You’ve consistently and actively participated in independent projects, and you’re an endless source of innovative ideas.
- A hands on attitude. Because you own the mission, when you see something that needs to be done, you do it.
- Confidence in your role. Once onboarded and up to speed, you won’t wait to be told what to do or require constant positive feedback to know you’re on the right track.
- Organization and structure. You’re meticulously organized and superbly structured, so you can handle multiple tasks and responsibilities with poise and precision.
- Indisputable excellence. Your academic or professional career is marked by a series of remarkable accomplishments. You have habitually achieved superior outcomes in your chosen fields and are continually seeking ways to outperform the expectations set for you.
- Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.
What we offer
- Real impact. We automate most menial tasks, freeing you up to focus your expertise where it can make the biggest impact.
- Talented, knowledgeable colleagues. Learn from (and teach) some of the brightest and most skilled people you’ll ever meet. Your talent is going to blossom here.
- International reach. We’re a global company, and your work will have worldwide exposure.
- Flexibility and trust. From day one, you’ll be one of the team and fully trusted. No micromanagement or clipping your wings—just the freedom and responsibility to do great work.
- Continuous education. Spooners get unlimited backing for learning investments, including Italian or English lessons and things like courses, conferences, and books. There’s no permission or approval process—you’re fully trusted to use the company’s resources efficiently.
- Unique career opportunity. By joining a fast-growing company on a mission to become one of the world's greatest, it’s an unparalleled opportunity to turbocharge your learning and career prospects.
- Flexible schedule. Our regular hours are 9-6 GMT+1, with remote work allowed within GMT-2 to GMT+3 time zones.
- People who lift up one another. We hire for talent and leave the ego at the door. You'll find a group of truly talented Spooners who are eager to teach their secrets and to learn. Reciprocal support and respect is everything—you’re unlikely to ever encounter a more harmonious crew.
- Exciting events. We care deeply about team spirit and bonding. That’s why our incredible People Operations team organizes awesome events, like team games, drinks, yoga classes, parties, and regular company-wide retreats. Recent destinations include Bali, Mauritius, and Tanzania.
- Competitive pay and access to equity in the company. Typically, we offer an individual at the start of their career a salary of £54,545 in the UK and €52,246 elsewhere. If they possess a few years of relevant experience, the salary on offer tends to be between £66,779 and £149,636 in the UK, and €63,965 and €143,330 elsewhere. Pay grows rapidly as you accumulate experience and translate it into greater impact. You can also receive some of your pay in company equity at a discounted price, thus participating in the value creation we achieve together. If relocating to Italy, you may enjoy a 50% tax cut.
Before you apply
Bending Spoons is a demanding environment: We’re extremely ambitious and we ask a lot of ourselves and one another. While this tends to lead to fantastic learning, achievements, and career growth, it also requires a significant commitment. So if you like the role and are ready to give your very best, don’t hesitate to apply.
The selection process
If you pass our screening, we’ll ask you to take on a few tests that assess how you approach unfamiliar problems. If you’re successful with those, we’ll invite you to a series of interviews.
Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider for employment any applicant and we provide reasonable accommodations for an applicant with disabilities, which can be requested through this form.
Studies suggest that women tend not to apply for a job if their CV isn’t a perfect fit. Here, talent takes precedence over experience. So if you like the role and think you could be awesome at it in time, go ahead and apply.
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