- Location
- Astana
- Type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Entry
- Experience
- 4+ years
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
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.
- 4-5 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.
Skills
Financial ModelingCFA
