Consultant/Senior Consultant, Integration & Separation, Deal Advisory

Kept is an audit and advisory firm that was previously part of KPMGchr(39)s international network but formally left it on 8 June 2022. We audit financial statements, provide performance improvement and risk management services, help deal with tax and legal issues, provide transaction services and advise on business restructuring and raising financing. Kept has an extensive Technology practice that helps clients become more efficient with digital products and solutions. We have been working in Russia for more than 30 years and we have been rated the No. 1 Audit firm in Russia since 2009*. Currently we have 12 offices in largest cities of Russia and Belarus employing together over 4,000 people. * RAEX (Expert Rating Agency), Largest Audit Organizations, 2009–2020 Kept Deal Advisory team provides advice on managing divestments and acquisitions of companies in Russia and abroad. We support our clients throughout the M&A process from initial planning and preparation to closing. What we do: Identification of potential revenue and cost synergies at the inception of the deal Pre-deal, in parallel to deal negotiations, we help our client to develop the integration approach We help our client to define the organizational, operational, employee, customer and regulatory concerns that must be addressed beforehand Around the time of completion, we advise on how to launch an integration-planning program We can assist with preparation of an integration blueprint for the new combined entity and identifying of quick wins Our monitoring and benefit tracking tools help to keep control over post-merger integration processes and to minimize business risks We develop detailed plans to help ensure smooth transition at close in a separation environment Responsibilities: Developing and updating integration & separation plans; Organizing and coordinating client workstreams (briefings, presentations, status updates, etc.); Supporting client teams in execution of analytical tasks (e.g. business processes analysis, development of org.structures); Involvement in change management issues dealing with client`s teams; Preparation of client deliverables, reports, proposals, contracts and other project-related documentation as well as marketing materials; Preparing and delivering presentations for existing and potential clients, participation in other department marketing events; Holding presentations for senior management. To fill the role a candidate is expected to meet the following requirements: Higher education in finance or economics Work experience of not less than 2 years in management consulting/operational excellence projects, change management within a consulting firm or a large corporation Experience of post-merger integration or pre-deal separation projects will be your advantage Understanding of M&A process Excellent command of English, native Russian Ability to quickly adapt to changing environment and various circumstances An enquiring and creative mind, strong analytical skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills We offer: Your own trajectory of development and clear career ladder Ability to combine work from the office (Moscow City) and from home Corporate training: unlimited access to a platform for the study of foreign languages with convenient formats and over 50 trainings to boost personal and professional skills A team ready to support: colleagues are always ready to help and share their expertise Projects influencing the future of large companies: you will be able to prove yourself in solving various problems Competitive salary and extended health insurance Personal development: mentoring, coaching and career counseling programs Support for physical and mental health (consultations with a psychologist, online fitness and marathons)