Experienced Associate to M&A Consulting

As an Associate in the M&A team, the candidate will be involved in supporting transaction execution and business development activities, including:

• Preparation of marketing materials (teasers, information memoranda, management presentations and investor lists);
• Financial analysis, valuation and financial modelling under supervision of senior team members;
• Conducting industry, company and market research across a variety of sectors;
• Assisting with preparation of pitches, proposals and client presentations;
• Supporting execution of M&A, capital raising and strategic advisory engagements;
• Coordinating with clients and other PwC teams as required;
• Assisting in preparation of reports, financial analyses and other transaction-related deliverables;
• Maintaining high-quality project documentation and supporting engagement management activities.

Knowledge and experience:

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Administration or a related field with GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.0;
• Approximately 1–3 years of professional experience in M&A, transaction services, valuation, audit, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting or other analytical and financial roles;
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills;
• Basic understanding of financial statements and corporate finance concepts;
• Experience with financial modelling and/or valuation is an advantage;
• CFA, ACCA or other professional qualifications (or progress towards them) are an advantage;
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills;
• Strong written and spoken English and Russian.

During the interviewing process you will need to demonstrate the following skills:

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-structuring skills;
• Ability to learn quickly and work with limited supervision;
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Research and information-gathering capabilities;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines;
• Team-oriented mindset and willingness to take ownership;
• Professionalism, integrity and strong work ethic;
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to undertake new challenges.