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Lightly

Lightly

Accounting & Finance, Software Engineering, Data Science
Zürich, Switzerland
Posted on Mar 6, 2026

Lightly AG is an ETH and HSG spin-off pioneering in machine learning and computer vision. Backed by Y Combinator and top-tier investors, our technology is used by global leaders in autonomous driving, medical imaging, and visual inspection.


With a small but sharp team in Zurich, we’re looking for analytical and driven Finance Professionals to help us translate complex finance concepts into AI-readable formats.


This role suits someone with a background in finance, economics, or engineering with experience in any of the following:



  • Corporate Finance

  • Private Equity / Venture Capital

  • M&A / Investment Banking

  • Asset Management

  • Accounting


The minimum expected time commitment for this position is 10 hours/week.


Tasks

You’ll be a good fit if you have 2-3 years of experience working at top firms in investment banking and experience in at least some of the following tools:



  • Excel, PowerPoint, and Bloomberg will be second nature as you help turn market intelligence into executed deals.

  • BAMSEC

  • Edgar SEC

  • FactSet

  • Thomson Reuters Checkpoint

  • BNA Tax Portfolios

  • AlphaSense

  • Accounting Software

  • PitchBook

  • Capital IQ

  • Intralinks

  • DealRoom


Requirements

You’re a strong candidate if you:



  • Are fluent in English

  • Have strong analytical and quantitative skills and are confident working with financial models and valuation frameworks

  • Communicate clearly and precisely

  • Are based in Zurich


Benefits

  • A front-row seat to how a YC-backed deep tech company is built

  • Direct exposure to the inner workings of startup leadership

  • Flexible working hours and the ability to shape your role over time

  • Competitive compensation tailored to experience and scope of work


Send us your CV and a short note about why this role excites you. If you’ve handled similar tasks before, we’d love to hear specific examples.


We look forward to hearing from you!