Intern Transactions & Corporate Finance - Transaction Diligence

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The opportunity

We are hiring a highly motivated and analytical Intern to join our Transaction Diligence team in Almaty. As part of a fast-paced deal environment, you will support buy-side and sell-side transactions across a variety of industries by assisting with financial analysis, due diligence procedures, market research, and preparation of client deliverables.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, financial due diligence, and corporate finance advisory projects.

What will you do:

• Support financial due diligence engagements for acquisitions, disposals, capital raises, and strategic investments.
• Analyze historical financial statements and management accounts.
• Assist in identifying key earnings drivers, working capital trends, cash flow movements, debt items, and transaction-related risks.
• Perform financial and operational data analysis using Excel and other analytical tools.
• Conduct industry, company, and market research to support transaction workstreams.
• Assist in the preparation of due diligence reports, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Review financial, legal, operational, and commercial information provided through virtual data rooms.
• Support project teams in preparing information requests and tracking data received from clients.
• Participate in client meetings and internal discussions as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues from strategy, valuation, tax, legal, and other advisory teams on multidisciplinary projects.

It can be challenging — and we believe you will overcome those challenges.

What we look for:

• Recent graduate in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in M&A, corporate finance, private equity, or consulting.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Russian, Kazakh is a plus.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of financial statement analysis and corporate finance concepts.
• Familiarity with IFRS and basic accounting principles.
• Previous internship experience in audit, financial advisory, investment banking, private equity, or consulting is an advantage.

What We Offer:

• Exposure to high-profile M&A and investment transactions.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced transaction professionals.
• Structured on-the-job learning and professional development.
• Dynamic and collaborative working environment.
• Potential pathway to a full-time position based on performance.