Manager, M&A

 Responsibilities:

• Managing M&A advisory projects, including:
• Planning and structuring the workload
• Guiding and supervising junior team members
• Serving as a key point of daily contact for the clients on all the operational matters
• Coordinating all the project participants and various work streams
• Preparation of financial models and performing indicative pricing
• Structuring and compilation of marketing documents, including information memoranda and teasers, as well as process documents, including MoU, term sheets etc.
• Handling the administrative and organizational issues, such as contracting, KYC procedures etc   
• Originating new M&A and cross-sell opportunities, including participation in development and implementation of go-to-market initiatives in the selected industries / sectors
• Сoordinating and delivering pitches and proposals to potential clients
• Coaching junior team members on specifics of M&A process and monitoring their performance.

To fill the role a candidate is expected to meet the following requirements:

• Strong academic record (at least Bachelor’s Degree), preferably in finance/economics.
• At least 5 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).
• Practical experience of marketing documents  preparation and financial modeling Experience of managing project teams.
• Deep understanding of the key specifics, drivers, players and trends in at least one of the major industries in Russia (e.g., Retail, Financial services, TMT etc).
• ACCA / CFA qualification would be considered as an advantage Track record of deals successfully closed is desirable.
•  At least Upper Intermediate command of English, native Russian
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing environment and challenging circumstances.
• An enquiring and creative mind, strong analytical skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills, including high level of emotional intelligence, advanced client communication and good teamwork.
• Drive and creative problem solving.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive remuneration package.
• Transparent path of career growth.
• A wide range of training and development programsInternational secondment options.
• Opportunities for further development of professional skills through participation in diverse cross-border projects.