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 practicesFlexible working location, we just want to meet face to face sometimeA collaborative and innovative work environment.Opportunities for professional growth and development.The chance to make a significant impact on the business acquisition landscape.

Key Skills

• Python
• JavaScript