Are you ready to make a real impact in the world of Mergers & Acquisitions? Do you have a passion for corporate finance and enjoy working on complex transactions? If so, this role could be your next career step!

We are currently looking for an experienced Associate (Senior Consultant) to join our M&A team in Astana / Almaty. With a dynamic team and opportunities for professional growth, this role will help you expand your expertise in M&A while making a difference for top-tier clients.

As our M&A Associate, you will:

• M&A Process Support: Provide full-scope technical support and actively participate at all stages of the M&A process, including data collection, financial modeling, indicative pricing, and structuring key transaction documents.
• Data Room and Due Diligence Coordination: Coordinate the preparation of data rooms and manage the due diligence process through regular interaction with clients, investors, and due diligence teams.
• Business Development Support: Contribute to business development by gathering and analyzing market information, preparing marketing materials (pitches, proposals, company profiles), and identifying potential transaction targets.
• Coaching and Mentorship: Coach junior team members on the specifics of the M&A process and monitor their performance to ensure high-quality work.
• Market Research: Conduct thorough market research, including analyzing key drivers, players, trends, and potential targets relevant to ongoing and future transactions.

You’re the perfect match for this role if you:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics with a strong academic record.
• Have at least 3 years of experience in corporate finance, M&A advisory, or working at an investment bank, Big 4 firm, or large corporation.
• Possess strong knowledge of financial accounting, valuation methodologies, and key research sources like MergerMarket, Thomson Financial, Bloomberg, and Factiva.
• Are fluent in English and Russian, with Kazakh being an advantage.
• Adapt quickly to changing environments and demonstrate strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Are driven, with a creative mindset and the ability to solve problems effectively.
• Hold ACCA or CFA certification (is a plus).