Corporate Development Analyst - CEO Office

Quandela is a global leader in quantum computing, designing, building, and delivering cutting-edge quantum solutions for research and industry. Its offerings include the most energy-efficient quantum computers for data centers, full-stack quantum computing solutions accessible via the cloud, and algorithm access services for academic and industrial customers. Following a pragmatic, step-by-step roadmap, Quandela has been deploying industrial-grade systems since 2023 while developing future generations of fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of scaling through the integration of thousands of photonic components. Quandela is committed to making quantum computing accessible to all in order to address the most complex industrial and societal challenges.

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation

About the role

Reporting to the Chief of Staff within the CEO Office, you will work at the intersection of strategy, corporate development and organisational transformation.

You will combine rigorous analysis with hands-on project coordination, working closely with leadership, technical teams, Finance and our international subsidiaries.

Your first priorities will be to support our strategic plan and its implementation, help structure the organisation as it scales, and build the analytical foundations for future fundraising.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the strategic plan and its execution
• Conduct analyses to inform strategic priorities, challenge assumptions and assess growth opportunities.
• Consolidate input from departments into clear roadmaps, milestones and performance indicators.
• Coordinate quarterly reviews and track progress, dependencies and issues requiring leadership decisions.
• Prepare concise recommendations and decision papers for the Chief of Staff and executive team.
• Prepare fundraising and investor materials
• Maintain an accurate, consistent and regularly updated virtual data room, coordinating contributions from relevant teams.
• Support the preparation of investor presentations, market analyses, financial comparables and Q&A materials.
• Research prospective investors and prepare briefing notes ahead of meetings.
• Work with Finance and other departments to ensure the quality and consistency of supporting information.
• Build market and competitive intelligence
• Monitor quantum computing competitors, cloud and HPC players, research ecosystems and potential customers.
• Turn technological, commercial and geopolitical developments into actionable insights.
• Follow selected international markets and subsidiaries, working with local teams to assess opportunities and priorities.
• Prepare background notes for leadership meetings, international visits, events and partnership discussions.
• Contribute to corporate development
• Build and challenge business cases for partnerships, international expansion and new business opportunities.
• Provide analytical support for potential M&A opportunities when relevant.
• Assess strategic fit, expected benefits, risks and implementation requirements.
• Coordinate transformation projects
• Translate strategic priorities into workplans with clear owners, milestones and reporting.
• Help clarify roles, responsibilities, decision processes and interfaces between departments and subsidiaries.
• Support the development of reporting and governance routines, in collaboration with Finance and operational teams.
• Track cross-functional initiatives, identify obstacles and escalate issues to the Chief of Staff.

Requirements

• A Master's degree from a business school, engineering school, Sciences Po or an equivalent academic background, with strong analytical training.

• An early-career profile, from a recent graduate with relevant internships to someone with approximately 2-3 years of experience.
• Relevant experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, venture capital or a public-policy environment.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills: you can understand a complex topic, challenge the evidence and communicate a clear recommendation.
• Confidence working with figures, including business cases, financial modelling fundamentals and company comparables.
• The ability to coordinate projects, organise contributions and follow through on delivery.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• A strong interest in technology, geopolitics and the economic forces shaping emerging industries.
• Rigour, autonomy, sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential information.
• A strong ability to automate and integrate AI into the department ways of working.

Additional assets

• Exposure to deeptech or R&D-intensive organisations.
• Experience supporting fundraising, due diligence or data-room preparation.
• Familiarity with organisational design, process mapping or change management.

Prior expertise in quantum computing is welcome. Above all, we are looking for someone curious and able to learn the technology quickly enough to connect scientific developments with business decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, flexible based on your experience

• Profit-sharing & company savings plan
• 100% health coverage (Alan)
• 50% transport reimbursement or sustainable mobility bonus
• Meal vouchers (Swile), Gymlib fitness support
• Childcare assistance & referral bonuses (€1,000-€2,000)

What we offer:

• A meaningful role with real ownership, from day one
• A team eager to collaborate and grow with you
• A hybrid work model (3 days/week onsite in Massy, 1 day in Paris, 1 to 2 days remotely)
• Daily exposure to the entire quantum stack - from high-level APIs to low-level firmware, and everything in between.

Process

• Talent Acquisition Interview (30' - 45')
• Hiring Manager Interview (45')
• Use Case (a live use case or one to be prepared at home and presented afterward)
• Meeting with the teams
• 2 reference check
• Offer

(This process is provided for guidance only and may evolve depending on the roles)

At Quandela, we believe that the strength of our team is the plurality of experiences, perspectives, and journeys. We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. All applications are welcome.