About Equis
Equis is building a “bridge” to help SMEs transition from one generation to the other, creating the next generation of employee-owned businesses, with an added technological layer of financial services. How it works: Our tech-enabled employee ownership platform acquires small businesses whose owners are about to retire and matches them with new managers.
The company over time (10y+ horizon) retires its shares in favour of employees, all while generating cash and creating a new generation of employee-owned businesses that take over from owners previously without exit opportunities.
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Platform Developer/Analyst to join our team. This role is crucial in developing our business intelligence platform, which plays a pivotal role in company acquisition processes. The ideal candidate will excel in both low-code tools and programming languages like JavaScript and Python, be comfortable with numbers, and possess a strong financial understanding. They should also be a self-starter who thrives in a startup environment.
Key responsibilities in developing the MVP
- Database Development:
- Develop and maintain a searchable database integrating APIs from company data sources like AIDA, SevenDATA, RegistroImprese or OpenAPI or alternatively handling bulk imports of company data.
- Ensure the database includes detailed company profiles featuring financials, operational metrics, and compliance statuses. This includes researching the best ways of achieving those results.
- Scorecard Functionality:
- Implement algorithms to generate evaluation scorecards based on predefined financial and compliance criteria.
- Develop features for dynamic scorecard updates based on new data inputs.
- Outreach Coordination:
- Set up and manage a bulk outreach system integrating with APIs such as openapi.it for letter dispatch.
- Integrate with CRM systems like Apollo and SendGrid for efficient communication.
Possible responsibilities for future development
- Engagement and Due Diligence Platform:
- Facilitate secure owner logins and data submissions, including financial documentation and direct banking integrations (PDP2).
- Design and maintain virtual data rooms for due diligence purposes, ensuring comprehensive data analysis and secure document management.
- AI-Driven Analysis and Automation:
- Develop AI tools to analyze uploaded data, verify document authenticity, and provide traceable answers.
- Enhance operational efficiency through intelligent document search and financial health assessments.
Required skills
- Proficiency in database technologies and API integration.
- Programming skills in Python and/or JavaScript.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Comfortable with low-code tools and startup environments.
- English proficiency. Proficiency in Italian is preferred, but not required.
Nice to haves
- Strong understanding of financial analysis and business intelligence.
- Experience with financial analysis and compliance due diligence.
- Experience with CRM systems and mass communication tools.
What we offer
- Salary competitive with international best practices
- Flexible working location, we just want to meet face to face sometime
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the business acquisition landscape.
