Strategic Business Development Analyst / Associate

Zürich, Zurich, SwitzerlandFull time

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Description

Founded in Switzerland in 2013, Smallpdf provides a simple, secure, and reliable answer to heavy, awkward PDF software, and has become the most-loved and most-trusted PDF software on the planet. We serve over 500 million users in 24 different languages, and in every country in the world—even Antarctica!

As one of the most successful startups in Switzerland, with >65 staff of 18 different nationalities, we're on a mission to make PDF easy. We love open-source and using the latest technologies to scale our distributed application to process millions of files every day.

As Strategic Business Development Analyst / Associate you will be supporting the Business Development Lead on strategic and operational initiatives that have an impact across Smallpdf. As such you will be working closely with the CEO on identfying new business opportunities, conducting market research, and assisting management in strategic decision making. You will also work closely with our COO on improving existing and implementing new processes to meet the needs of a fast-growing scale-up. You will support on further operational topics as needed, such as legal aspects within the company, managing the ISO 27001 process and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, amongst others.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Work closely with management on strategic and operational topics


• Identify new business opportunities, including new markets, growth areas, trends, and customer segments


• Conduct regular competitor analysis and market research


• Support the Business Development Lead in all matters as and where needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Natural Sciences


• ~2-3 years' experience as a Management / Strategy Consultant or a Business Developer in a fast-paced environment


• Strong qualtitative & quantitative, analytical and problem structuring & solving skills, financial modelling is a plus


• Great interpersonal skills and clear & concise verbal & written communication style


• Strong ownership, curiosity & drive


• Sense of pride in personal performance and its impact on the company’s success


• Self-starter with entrepreneurial mindset


• Ability to work independently, multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines


• Team player with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment


• Based in Zurich or willing to relocate to Zurich (this is an on-site role)


• Excellent command of English (spoken and written), German is a plus


• Sound knowledge of Tech/ SaaS companies, experience working for one is a plus


• Experience working for a start-up, scale-up, private equity (PE) or venture capital (VC) firm (incl. internships) is a plus


• Exposure to corporate finance topics such as M&A transactions is a plus

Benefits

• The opportunity to impact a successful, growing scale-up and its tools used by millions worldwide.


• Work in small, highly motivated, cross-functional teams that push boundaries.


• A dedicated annual budget and time off for personal development


• Enjoy company events in the Swiss Alps, on Lake Zurich, or even further afield.


• After-work events include BBQs, cinema, game nights, meet-ups, and more.


• Learn German with our free German language course.


• Hack days to challenge yourself and the team.


• Unlimited free coffee and drinks.


• Weekly team lunch on the house.


• Brand new offices in the heart of Zurich.

Rated by Forbes as one of the top 10 cities in the world for work-life balance, Zurich is the place to work for anyone who wants more out of life. From chocolate, cheese, and Rӧsti to snow-capped mountains, haute couture, Swiss-made watches, and outstanding public transport, whatever it is that makes your heart beat faster, it’s all right here in Switzerland—and so is Smallpdf.




Smallpdf is an equal opportunity employer. We believe a talented, diverse, and inclusive workforce is our greatest strength. We strongly oppose any form of hiring or workplace discrimination against candidates or employees on any basis, including race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, philosophy, nationality, disability, or genetic information. We’re committed to fostering a safe, supportive environment where everyone can come to work as their full selves and reach their greatest potential.




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Smallpdf does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Smallpdf and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.

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