Location: Astana Kazakhstan
We are looking for a highly motivated Associate or Senior Associate to join our growing M&A team with a focus on the Metals & Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. This role is a great opportunity to work on complex and high-profile deals advising leading local and international clients.
Our client is a reputable investment firm based in Kazakhstan well known for its expertise in M&A advisory and portfolio management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support M&A transactions (buy-side sell-side joint ventures private equity and venture capital) with a primary focus on Metals & Mining and Oil & Gas.
- Build and maintain detailed financial models company valuations benchmarking and peer analysis.
- Prepare client presentations teasers information memoranda and other marketing materials.
- Perform deep market research and strategic analysis particularly within the natural resources and energy sectors.
- Support deal execution including negotiations of LOIs term sheets and binding transaction documents.
- Supervise guide and mentor junior team members such as analysts and interns.
Requirements:
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Economics or a related field from a top university; CFA is a plus.
- 45 years of experience in M&A corporate finance or transaction advisory with exposure to Metals & Mining or Oil & Gas sectors backgrounds from investment banking in-house M&A private equity venture capital or Big 4 are highly valued.
- Strong technical skills in financial modeling valuation and corporate finance.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills both written and verbal.
- Fluency in English and Russian is required; Kazakh is an advantage.
- International work or education experience is highly appreciated.
Whats on Offer:
- Full-time permanent position based in Astana Kazakhstan.
- Office-based role with close collaboration with senior leadership and deal teams.
- Competitive compensation package with a fixed salary and performance-based bonus.