Investment Associate

Full-time | Permanent | Milan

About Shop Circle

Shop Circle is one of Europe’s fastest-growing AI-powered software groups, on a mission to power the infrastructure of modern enterprises.
Backed by more than $200M in funding, we have completed 16 acquisitions in just four years, building a portfolio of mission-critical software companies that help businesses operate, scale, and stay ahead.

At Shop Circle, we embed AI-powered tools at the core of business operations, making work faster, smarter, and future-ready. Today, more than 150,000 companies, from lean SMBs to global enterprises, rely on our software every day to run essential operations.

The Role

We are looking for a high-calibre  Investment Associate  to join our  Corporate Development team in Milan  on a full-time, permanent basis.
You will work closely with senior investment professionals across the full M&A lifecycle, from sourcing and evaluation to execution and post-acquisition value creation. This is a hands-on role with direct exposure to live transactions across Europe and North America, offering significant responsibility and ownership from day one.

What You’ll Do

Evaluate and execute technology acquisitions across multiple geographies
Lead financial modelling, valuation analyses, and investment return assessments
Conduct commercial, financial, and operational due diligence in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Prepare investment memos and materials for internal investment committees and the Board
Support negotiations of transaction structures, SPAs, and related documentation alongside Legal
Work closely with Finance, Product, Legal, and Value Creation teams pre- and post-acquisition
Contribute to origination efforts, including market mapping and target screening

What We’re Looking For

2–6 years of full-time experience in investment banking, private equity, or corporate development
Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills
Proven ability to manage complex work streams independently and deliver under tight timelines
High attention to detail with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with senior stakeholders
Fluency in English; additional European languages (French, Spanish, Italian, or German) are a plus

What You’ll Get

Direct exposure to end-to-end M&A transactions in a high-volume, high-velocity acquisition environment
Significant responsibility and autonomy from day one
The opportunity to help shape one of Europe’s most active AI-powered software acquisition platforms
Close collaboration with experienced deal makers and senior leadership
Competitive compensation aligned with experience, plus long-term career progression opportunities

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you are intellectually curious, execution-driven, and eager to operate at the centre of a fast-scaling software group, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and help build the next generation of enterprise software infrastructure.