Associate / Senior Associate M&A, Metals & Mining & Oil & Gas

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.
• 45 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.