Manager / Associate Director, M&A, Deal Advisory

What we do:

KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 143 countries and territories with over 265 000 people working in member firms around the world.

Our Deal Advisory team includes over 170 professionals in Central Asia and Caucasus. We are one of the largest deal advisors with professional teams providing objective unbiased advice on every aspect of the full range of transactions.

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled M&A Manager or Associate Director to support the team in executing and originating sell-side and buy-side M&A transactions in the Caspian market.

Responsibilities:

Be in charge of M&A lead advisory projects, supervise the outputs, give guidance to executives and associates, and take full responsibility for:

• Preparation of complex financial models including valuations of companies (DCF analysis, trading and transaction comparables)
• Preparation of high-quality presentation materials including deal-related presentations (teasers, information memoranda, management presentations) and pitch books
• Management of main processes in ongoing transactions, including coordination of due diligence, and activities of the target’s management and other advisors (accounting, legal, tax, etc.)
• Industry and company research to develop in-depth knowledge of the subject
• Drafting of process documentation including deal timelines, NDAs, term sheets, process letters, etc.
• Administration of internal workflow and risk management procedures, including project staffing and planning, drafting of project budgets and legal documents (NDAs, engagement contracts, etc.)

Key qualifications:

• At least 3 years prior relevant work experience in an M&A advisory role with a leading investment bank, M&A boutique, Big Four company or M&A department of large companies
• Higher education in Finance / Business / Mathematics with superior academic performance
• Involvement in at least a few prior buy-side or sell-side M&A transactions in their all stages
• Highly developed analytical, quantitative and valuation skills, and a solid foundation in accounting
• Project management and organisational skills, and ability to work on several projects simultaneously with a strong attention to detail
• Professional fluency in English is a must, as well as Russian / Kazakh
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office required, plus Bloomberg and Capital IQ
• Commitment to the job, intellectual curiosity and proactive approach, strong inter-personal skills and team spirit, ability to function well in and enjoy a high paced, demanding professional work environment
• International finance certificates (CFA, ACCA) are a strong plus

What we offer:

• Full-time employment contract with high-quality benefits, including health and life insurance
• Comprehensive remuneration package, including annual bonus (based on KPI)
• 30 days of paid annual leave and an additional 5 sick leaves per year
• Hybrid work model, allowing you to balance remote and office work
• Working in a highly professional, stimulating ang challenging work environment for the company with strong position on the worldwide market
• Opportunities to grasp the whole business concepts from a shareholder and management board level point of view
• A wide range of training and development programs, including CFA / ACCA refunding program
• Generous referral program: refer a talented friend to join our team, and you can reap the rewards
• Comfortable office space, featuring a recreation room, a shower, and a coffee machine
• Exclusive privilege program, offering unique discounts from our partners (restaurants, hotels, fitness centers, stores, online learning platforms, and more)
• High-level corporate events, fostering connections and providing opportunities for personal and career growth