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 Expert Data Excellence Associates with strong academic and professional achievements and a passion for investing and technology.
Job Summary:
The Expert Communications & Engagement Associate owns the engagement of industry experts end to end — from sourcing and qualification through to conducting expert calls and building lasting relationships across Dedale's expert network. Building on the Support foundation of research, outreach, scheduling and structured data enrichment, the Associate steps into a front-line role: leading expert conversations, capturing high-value market intelligence first-hand, and nurturing experts into long-term, reactivatable relationships.
The role is central to turning raw sourcing into structured, decision-grade intelligence, ensuring every expert interaction strengthens both the immediate project and the long-term durability of Dédale's expert network.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, research, and evaluate industry professionals and prospective executive candidates relevant to assigned research or talent mandates
- Conduct outreach to engage professionals and candidates, and build relationships that support ongoing participation and future re-engagement
- Conduct structured conversations to gather relevant background, expertise, and insight, and accurately document findings
- Assess and qualify the credibility and relevance of each professional or candidate profile before adding them to the database
- Maintain accurate, organized, and up to date records within internal systems
- Support research and talent teams by understanding project requirements and adapting outreach and qualification criteria accordingly
- Follow internal guidelines on information handling, call scope, and professional conduct when engaging external contacts
Your Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to engage senior professionals confidently and credibly
- Prior experience in research, interviewing, recruiting, sourcing, or client facing roles is an advantage
- Strong online research skills and sound judgment in assessing credibility and relevance of information
- High attention to detail and comfort with structured documentation and data organization
- Curious, resourceful, and comfortable initiating conversations with people at senior professional levels
- Able to manage a high volume of outreach while maintaining accuracy and quality
- Discretion and sound judgment when handling sensitive or confidential information
Cherry on the Cake!
- You would like to work in a start-up environment.
- You are passionate about technology and investing.
Process:
- HR Introduction call
- Preliminary test
- Pre-case interview with Team Leader
- Case study & Case debrief
- Final Interview with APAC Director