Analyst / Senior Analyst

Established in 1999 and having offices in Riga and Moscow, BIC Securities (www.bicsecurities.ru) is one of the leading independent M&A advisory firms active in Russia, the Baltics and selected CIS countries with a solid track-record of executed M&A transactions.

Presently we are looking for an Analyst or Senior Analyst to join our M&A advisory team in Moscow.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support of senior deal team members in origination activities, including the following key tasks:
  • generation of new leads (own ideas and as a part of the team);
  • monitoring new opportunities, preparation of marketing materials (pitches, presentations etc.);
  • financial analysis of the companies, market and industry researches;
  • participation in marketing activities, incl. contacts with targets, meetings, etc.;
• Perform day-to-day execution activities on existing M&A mandates, as required, incl. interacting with the deal team members (senior colleagues, client representatives, other advisors), including the following key tasks:
• Financial analysis of the targets, including market and industry aspects;
• Complex valuation analysis including DCF, CCA and CTA approaches;
• Preparation of high-quality marketing documents (teasers, IMs, etc.);

QUALIFICATIONS and BACKGROUND REQUIRED:

• Bachelor degree in finance or economics from a leading university;
• Not less than 1-2 years of experience in M&A role at an investment bank / corporate finance advisory firm / private equity fund or 2+ years of experience at big4 audit firm in M&A / valuation / transaction support role;
• In-depth understanding of financial reporting and accounting;
• Decent financial modelling skills;
• Decent skills in preparing PowerPoint presentations; 
• Fluent English;
• Strong analytical (ability to analyse markets, solve M&A cases), communication and time management skills;
• Ability to work in challenging environment and to meet the set deadlines;
• Experience in technology / consumer goods / healthcare sectors is a plus;  
• CFA is a plus.

BIC Securities can offer the new team member:

• Career development in corporate finance (primarily M&A advisory);
• Competitive remuneration package;
• Exposure to large Russian and Eastern European M&A market including cross-border transactions;
• Working side-by-side with the international team of experienced M&A advisory professionals;
• Friendly team environment

CV and motivation letters are considered in English only.