Platform Developer/Analyst at Equis (Founding Team)

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.