Senior Investment Analyst, Signal
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Mid and Senior level
London
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1-2 days a week in office
Commercial shipping solutions
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Commercial shipping solutions
101-200 employees
B2BArtificial IntelligenceLogisticsTradingSaaS
Be an early applicant
Salary not provided
+ Performance incentives
Mid and Senior level
London
More information about location
1-2 days a week in office
101-200 employees
B2BArtificial IntelligenceLogisticsTradingSaaS
Company mission
To make global shipping more efficient, effective and profitable through the application of technology and market experience.
Role
Who you are
- You are intellectually curious and imaginative, able to see angles others miss and bring a differentiated perspective to problems and markets
- You understand and care about the venture ecosystem: you actively follow startup news, funding rounds, and technology trends through reading, podcasts, and events
- You demonstrate strong ownership: you take responsibility without needing close direction and care deeply about the quality, pace, and impact of your work and that of the team around you
- You are highly analytical and quantitative, with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts and spot insights others overlook, whether proven through your academic background, experience in consulting or investing, technical projects, or other paths
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, computer science, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus
- At least 3 years of experience in venture capital, investment management, or a related field (such as strategy consulting with a technology focus), or significant experience in early-stage technology startups; founder or operator experience is a strong plus
- Nice to have: familiarity with the shipping, logistics, or commodities sectors Experience in financial modeling and data analysis
- We value clear thinking and constructive challenge
- Our ideal candidate will be comfortable forming & justifying independent views, testing assumptions and contributing to open discussion across the team
What the job involves
- We are looking for an analyst to help source, assess and execute early-stage investments across the markets we cover
- The role sits in a small team and reports directly to the SVP of Technology Ventures
- You will take ownership of the deal flow process, support detailed diligence work and contribute to supporting founders in our portfolio
- As you grow in the role, you will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility within the Ventures team
- Deal flow management: Review inbound opportunities, assess their fit with our investment thesis and summarise recommendations
- Due diligence: Contribute to commercial, financial and technical diligence, including market analysis, competitor reviews, financial assessment and evaluation of product and business model
- Financial modelling and analysis: Build and maintain robust financial models, support valuation work, and help frame upside, risk, and scenario outcomes
- Investment materials: Prepare investment memoranda and supporting analysis for internal decision making
- Industry research: Track developments in shipping, logistics and commodities identify emerging themes, and surface areas of interest that can shape our investment roadmap
- 2-4 weeks of onboarding training to prepare you for your new role, having the opportunity to meet about 30 trainers/leaders while diving deep into our products and/or the shipping world
- Strict adherence to Confidentiality, Intellectual Property and Non-Compete provisions is expected
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The Signal Group specialises in providing technology, data and commercial solutions to the shipping industry. Signal Ocean, Signal Maritime, and Signal Ventures make up the group.
The Signal Ocean Platform is driven by AI and provides charterers, brokers, and owners with shipping data. This enables them to make better commercial decisions and provides a competitive edge.
Signal Maritime is centred around commercial ship management and is a spin off from Thenamaris Ships Management. It is focused on providing responsive, high-performance, and sustainable commercial management for a growing, modern fleet.
With deep industry knowledge and a popular offering, Signal is having a big impact on maritime innovation. Aside from its own solutions, it has supported multiple start-ups in the shipping, supply chain and commodities space. The company has recently announced a partnership with Flagship Founders, and as part of this will be launching joint projects to help accelerate new venture development in the market.
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Company benefits
- Additional performance incentives
- Coverage under the company’s collective health insurance plan
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced people with deep knowledge in software engineering, data science & shipping business who are always eager to mentor
- Signal’s hybrid remote work policy currently includes 6 working days at premises per month, during which happy hour events take place
- 2-4 weeks of onboarding training to prepare you for your new role, having the opportunity to meet about 30 trainers while diving deep into our products and/or the shipping world
- Career growth opportunities and a structured development discussion every 4 months
- Personal learning budget for training, seminars, conferences (750 to 2000 EUR annually depending on seniority)
- Fun and well-equipped work environment that includes our in-house restaurant with healthy, freshly cooked lunches every day, ping pong & billiard tables
- Regular team bonding events and activities
Company values
- Love For Product: We live and breathe our product, and continuously strive to make it better for our users whose trust and delight we value the most! In this journey, we strive to simplify complexity, we test, we iterate and we keep on raising the bar. That’s the Signal way to becoming a global leader
- Scientific Approach: At Signal, we are thirsty for knowledge and always remain curious. That is reflected in the way we seek input, the way we learn and the priority we put to invest in our growth. We follow science very closely and always look for the best practices in our respective areas
- Strong Work Ethic: The work we do at Signal defines who we are, and that’s why we work with intensity and grit. We’ve built an open environment with positive and polite people who respect and challenge each other and rely on our teamwork to achieve bigger things
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: At Signal, we are all owners of our respective work and that means we don't stop until our work benefits our clients. True to our startup DNA, we value flexibility and openness to change. At the same time we respect our clients and the market structure
Company HQ
Pimlico, London, UK
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Leadership
Ioannis Martinos
(CEO)Formerly co-CEO of Thenamaris. Studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Signal
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Signal At Signal, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where all employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
- Recruitment & Fair Hiring We ensure a fully transparent recruitment process based solely on the role’s criteria. Our hiring decisions are merit-based, ensuring that every candidate is evaluated fairly, without bias or discrimination.
- Inclusive Policies & Employee Support We recognize the importance of work-life balance and have introduced maternity, paternity, and wedding leave in locations where these benefits are not mandated by labor laws. Additionally, we provide one day for gynecological health checks across all locations, reinforcing our commitment to employee well-being.
- Open Culture & Employee Engagement Our most recent engagement survey reinforced the importance of a people-centric approach, where employees feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, concerns, and ideas openly. We encourage open dialogue and foster an environment where everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
- Open Culture & Employee Engagement Our most recent engagement survey reinforced the importance of a people-centric approach, where employees feel comfortable expressing their thoughts, concerns, and ideas openly. We encourage open dialogue and foster an environment where everyone’s voice is heard and respected.
- At Signal, we believe that diversity fuels innovation, and inclusion strengthens our culture. We remain committed to building a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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