Private Equity Associate, Technology (Russian Speaking)

Job Description

Our client, a Technology investor with an AUM of USD 350m, is looking to hire an Associate for Fund II.Client DetailsOur client is a tech-focused private equity business based out of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE). They have an AUM of USD 350m across Fund I and Principal Investments, and are recruiting an Associate for Fund II.DescriptionThe role presents an opportunity to work in a technology focused fund and deploy capital in high growth frontier & emerging markets. The Associate will take primary ownership of financial modelling & transaction execution and be secondarily involved in investment screeningThe ideal candidate will currently be an Analyst 3 / Associate 1 at a Bulge Bracket Investment Bank or would have significant M&A transaction experience at a smaller Investment Bank for a similar number of years.Reporting to the Principal, the Associate will:* Conduct deal evaluation and execution; a holistic approach, including and not limited to investment appraisal, financial analysis, valuation, due diligence, forming recommendations and review of transaction documents* Perform the required due diligence, including financial and investment due diligences* Support and develop relationships with third parties* Contribute to the sourcing of new investment opportunities* Contribute to idea generation for the growth & scaling of portfolio businesses* Perform ad-hoc tasks, as required by the team and contribute with ideas & actions across the wider businessJob OfferExcellent transaction exposure, tax-free compensation REQUIREMENTS: The ideal candidate will:* Have a Bachelors degree in Business/ Finance / Economics from a reputed Western universit* Have Masters degree or/and MBA and/or CFA/CA is a preferred* Have 4-6 years experience in Corporate Finance / Deals in bulge bracket M&A or a top tier firm is a must; technology sector experience is a plus* Have excellent quantitative skills and financial modelling skills such as valuation, merger models, portfolio metrics, DCF models etc.* Be a Russian speaker - strongly preferred due to the core investment region* Have excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills* Be entrepreneurial, collaborative and able to flourish in a flat-structure

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