VP - Head of Toronto

About Dedale:

Dedale is the differentiating source of strategic intelligence in the technology space.

With a unique team of over 100 full-time research analysts & planners, Dedale leverages a network of over 10,000 market professionals to deliver on-the-ground strategic intelligence to investors and corporates, with a core focus around North America and Europe.

Our team gathers top talents with diverse and international backgrounds. Our Research & Investment team has the strongest expertise in the ecosystem on B2B Software due diligence, and we are surrounded by a network of mentors including high-profile tech founders and investors.

Our Culture:

Dedale gathers a group of highly talented international individuals (incl. US, Chinese, Filipino, French, Moroccan, Latvian, Lebanese nationalities among others).

The leadership team is composed of experienced investment professionals & management consultants (ex-McKinsey, BCG Project Leaders & managers).

Our advisory board is extremely high profile, including some of the most successful investors worldwide (incl. Managing Partners of the largest PE and Growth Equity funds, and Tech unicorn entrepreneurs).

We seek to develop a dream team of outstanding investment analysts with strong academic and professional achievements and a passion for investing and technology.

Your Opportunity:

This role offers the opportunity to lead Dedale Intelligence's expansion into North America, opening our Toronto presence from the ground up. You will establish and build the local team, set up our Toronto subsidiary, and nurture the commercial activity in the Toronto and North America market. Working hand in hand with our New York office and headquarters in Paris, you will shape how Dedale grows in one of North America most important markets.

Your Role:

1.Research Leadership

Lead research on software & technology companies and market segments

Build, grow and coach a team of 3–4 analysts and associates, fast growing up to 10, dedicated to research

Collaborate with a team of ~10 highly experienced ex-Tier 1 management consultants at Paris HQ, contributing to the research

Deliver high-quality, valuable deliverables that support decision-making on multi-million euro investments

Communicate directly with very high-profile customers, including fund managing partners, billionaire entrepreneurs, and family office managers

2.Market Opener

Lead the opening of the Munich office

Lead recruitment locally and embed Dedale's culture

Support the strategic development of the company hand in hand with the founders and leadership team, to build a sustainable and unique differentiation in the market

3.Account Management

Own client relationships in the Toronto market

Build trusted, high-level rapport with PE Partners, M&A Directors, and C-suite leaders, adding value through market intelligence fluency in live conversations and in-person meetings

Drive expansion through a solution-focused approach, identifying cross-sell and upsell opportunities across the account lifecycle

Design and execute account-level growth strategies

Act as the voice of the customer internally, working cross-functionally to ensure product updates and features align with the sophisticated needs of our client base

Your Profile:

Strong track record of operational leadership and delivering measurable results in Germany

5–7+ years of experience in top-tier management consulting

Entrepreneurial mindset with hands-on experience leading business growth or market expansion

Smart and strategic, but a real operator — comfortable getting things done without a safety net

Clear, confident communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Solid understanding of business strategy, digital transformation, and the B2B software landscape

Comfortable working independently in fast-moving environments, with a genuine sense of urgency

Proven experience building and developing high-performing teams from the ground up

Able to deliver impact quickly

Fluent in German and English — essential for client-facing work in the DACH market

Cherry on the Cake:

You like collaborating as a team and delivering your best as an individual

You are passionate about technology, innovation, and investment

Recruitment Process:

Introductory call with our Head of HR

Pre-case with our COO & MD

1 Case Study with our VP

Final on-site interview with Managing Director, CEO, and coffee chat with the team

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