M&A Associate, Investment Firm

We are looking for a highly motivated M&AAssociate to join our expanding investment team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work across a broad range of investment and M&A projects gain exposure to different industries and contribute to investment decisions and strategic initiatives.

Our client is a reputable investment firm based in Kazakhstan with strong expertise in M&A investments and portfolio company management.

• Participate in M&A and investment projects across various industries including acquisitions divestments joint ventures and investments in private companies.
• Conduct financial analysis company valuations financial modeling and comparable company and transaction analysis.
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess investment opportunities and support decision-making.
• Conduct market industry and company research to identify investment opportunities and assess business fundamentals.
• Prepare investment analyses presentations company profiles and other materials to support internal decision-making.
• Evaluate business plans financial performance growth prospects and key investment risks.
• Support due diligence processes by analyzing financial operational commercial and other relevant information.
• Assist with the assessment and structuring of potential investments and M&A opportunities.
• Support senior team members throughout the investment process from initial analysis through transaction completion.
• Work with portfolio companies and external advisors on selected strategic and financial projects.
• Contribute to post-investment analysis and monitoring of portfolio company performance.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Economics Business or a related field from a reputable university; CFA certification or progress toward CFA is a plus.
• 25 years of relevant experience in M&A investment management corporate finance private equity venture capital transaction advisory or a related field within an investment firm investment bank Big 4 or corporate M&A / strategy team.
• Strong knowledge of financial modeling valuation methodologies corporate finance and accounting principles.
• Experience in assessing companies and investment opportunities including financial statement analysis and valuation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial mindset and ability to assess both financial and strategic aspects of an investment opportunity.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Russian is essential; knowledge of Kazakh is an advantage.
• International academic or professional experience is highly valued.