Associate, M&A Advisory

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