At Bending Spoons, we are dedicated to building one of the greatest companies of our time—one that serves millions, fosters personal growth, operates with exceptional effectiveness, and adheres to high ethical standards. Our mission is to create extraordinary value for our shareholders and continuously strive for excellence.
To achieve this, we acquire digital businesses with untapped potential and utilize our extensive platform—encompassing expertise, technology, data, brand, talent, and culture—to drive their success. We then reinvest the proceeds to enhance our platform and acquire new businesses, blending investor-like capital allocation with a hands-on operational approach.
For talented and driven individuals, Bending Spoons offers a unique opportunity to learn, make a significant impact, and advance your career rapidly. This is our commitment to you.
The Bending Spoons Grad Program
A Year of Growth and Impact
Our Grad Program in the Business of Tech is a year-long, exclusive opportunity designed to provide a rich and comprehensive formative experience. We tailor your program to your interests and skills, offering roles that fit your profile or suggesting rotations across different areas to ensure a personalized business education.
Your Responsibilities
Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth market and competitor studies to identify new strategies for elevating our products and brands.
Data-Driven Insights: Gather and analyze qualitative and quantitative information to create reliable models that assess promising business opportunities.
Process Improvement: Propose new strategies and approaches to enhance our daily operations and overcome challenges.
Hands-On Experience: Take on real responsibilities from day one, learn best practices, and receive coaching from experienced colleagues.
What We Look For
We are looking for individuals who excel in:
Reasoning Ability: You solve complex problems with a clear, principle-based approach, paying attention to crucial details and resisting biases.
Drive: You possess immense ambition, initiative, effort, and tenacity, holding yourself to high standards and feeling deeply responsible for your work.
Team Spirit: You are generous and supportive of the best ideas, reliable, and transparent, always ready to assist your team.
Proficiency in English: You can effectively read, write, and speak in English.
What We Offer
Exceptional Work Environment
Talented Teams: Work in small, autonomous teams with some of the brightest minds in your field, focusing on results and innovation.
Growth Opportunities: We prioritize placing outstanding individuals in positions where they can thrive, with Spooners in their 20s already leading major projects. Your growth and impact will be substantial.
Competitive Pay & Equity: Starting salaries for new graduates are around €52,246. Pay increases rapidly with experience, and you may receive part of your compensation in company equity at a discounted price. Relocating to Italy could also provide a 50% tax cut.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, remote working options, unlimited support for learning and training, top-tier health insurance, a rich relocation package, generous parental support, and a yearly retreat to a beautiful location.
Before You Apply
Bending Spoons is a demanding environment with high expectations. While this leads to exceptional learning, achievements, and career growth, it also requires a significant commitment. If you are excited about the role and ready to give your best, we encourage you to apply.
Selection Process
We accept applications in both English and Italian. If you pass our initial screening, you will be asked to complete tests that evaluate your approach to unfamiliar problems. Successful candidates will then be invited to a series of interviews.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all applicants for employment and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request at accommodations-ext@bendingspoons.com.
Studies show that women often hesitate to apply if their CV isn’t a perfect match. Here, we prioritize talent over experience. If you believe you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Ready to embark on a transformative career journey with Bending Spoons? Apply today and start shaping your future with us!
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