Job description
Dialectica is a leading B2B information services firm that serves the world’s top consulting, investment and largest corporate businesses, by enabling them to gather real-time information and insights from industry experts across various markets, industries, and regions.
Dialectica has been recognized as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies by the Financial Times for 5 years in a row, a Top Employer for Recent Graduates by The Career Directory in Canada and a Best Workplace.
We believe in supporting our people to do their best work and grow, and building a dynamic, empowering, and respectful workplace is core to our purpose: Accelerate the shift to a prosperous society by empowering better decision-making.
For more information, visit dialecticanet.com
About the Role
The Executive Partnerships team is a newly formed team at Dialectica, dedicated to sourcing senior-level Executives and Deal Advisors for clients across the investment value chain.
As an Associate in the Team, you will be an integral part of the Team, and will be at the forefront of research efforts, working to identify, meet, and to connect senior-level executives and Deal Advisors with our clients.
You will be joining an exciting new business unit with an ambitious mandate, where you will be encouraged to share ideas; take risks; and gain start-up experience within an established business and brand.
What you will do
The roles and responsibilities for this role will include, but are not limited to:
- Research, identify, and connect with senior-level executives to grow our network of Industry Advisors.
- Fulfil deal and sector-specific research requests for some of the world’s largest Private Equity and Investment firms.
- Track private equity activity and sectors of investor interest to help inform Advisor sourcing priorities.
- Conduct granular research into those sectors and their value chains, identifying key organisations and executives within them.
- Facilitate and schedule interactions between senior industry executives and our clients.
- Work closely with colleagues across Dialecitica’s other product lines to identify areas of cross-sell opportunity and overlap.
What we are looking for
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, business, marketing, or a related field is often required.
Proficient in English.
Excellent interpersonal and strong communication skills with proven experience in communicating effectively and building relationships quickly over the phone.
Be passionate about building a new product and excited by the unknown
Have demonstrable experience in researching and summarising content in English.
Be able to confidently and professionally interact with Senior industry executives
Have meaningful experience in telephone conversations with many individuals and lead these conversations with ease.
Have a strong entrepreneurial drive and desire to develop the product.
Be a results-driven team contributor who is able to effectively manage their time while maintaining a positive and “can-do” attitude.
Be able to thrive in hybrid remote and in-office environments.
Be part of a creative, entrepreneurial and fast-paced team
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career in a global organisation
Learning and development programs
Competitive compensation schemes
RRSP with employer match
Comprehensive health coverage (life, medical, dental, vision, and employee assistance programs)
Substantial Wellbeing program (allowance, flexible and volunteering days
A diverse and inclusive culture supported through a number of initiatives
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
The company recruits experts from all over the world in all industries for its clients primarily located outside Quebec, with the support of the company’s other offices located outside Quebec with which interaction is constant. Accordingly, knowledge of English is required for this position.
Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and suppliers in Quebec as necessary. French-language training will be offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.
Dialectica is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dialectica does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
Not sure if you have it all? Apply anyway! At Dialectica, we strive to create an inclusive work environment, and we welcome candidates with different experiences and backgrounds.
