Associate, M&A Advisory


KPMG M&A team provides advice throughout the M&A process from initial planning and preparation to closing. KPMG is #1 by closed mid-market deals in Russia and internationally (Thomson Financial data).







Description

In our assignments, we directly deal with the beneficiaries and top management of local and international clients assisting them in shaping their business via relevant add-ons, effective exits, or fundraising at the best terms.

We advise our clients on:

  • Mergers, acquisitions and disposals Joint ventures, partnerships & alliances
  • Shareholder and management buyouts
  • Shareholder financing needs

We have a strong and growing pipeline of projects and are looking to expand our team.

Responsibilities:

Providing full scope technical support and actively participating at all stages of the M&A process including:

  • Data collection on potential parties of the transaction
  • Preparation of financial models and performing indicative pricing
  • Structuring and compilation of various process documents, including information memoranda and teasers
  • Full scope coordination of data room preparation and due diligence process, including regular interaction with the client, investor(s) and due diligence team(s)

Providing support for business development, including:

  • Market info gathering and analysis (key drivers, players, trends, potential targets etc)
  • Preparation of various marketing materials (pitches, proposals, company profiles etc.)
  • Other M&A related activities
  • Coaching junior team members on specifics of M&A process and monitoring their performance

Requirements:

  • Strong academic record (at least Bachelor s Degree), desirably in finance/economics
  • At least 3 years of experience in corporate finance in M&A advisory in a foreign or Russian investment bank, CF practice of a Big 4 firm or large corporation
  • Knowledge of financial accounting, valuation methodology and techniques
  • Understanding of RAP and IFRS / /US GAAP
  • Knowledge of principal information /research sources (MergerMarket, Thomson Financial, Bloomberg, SPARK, Factiva)
  • ACCA/CFA certificates would be a plus
  • Excellent command of English, Russian
  • Ability to quickly adapt to changing environment and various circumstances
  • An enquiring and creative mind, strong analytical skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills, including both advanced client communication and good team work
  • Drive and creative problem solving




Job contact details

Russia, Moscow



Candidate selection criteria

Professional Experience*

3 years (Required)


Education

MBA (Optional)

Undergraduate (Optional)

Master (Optional)

Place of Residence

Russia, Moscow (Required)

Work Permition

Russia (Required)

Industry Experience

Consulting (Optional)

Qualification

ACCA: Candidate (Optional)

CFA: Candidate (Optional)

Languages

English: Fluent (Required)

Russian: Native (Required)