Senior Analyst / Investment Associate

Capital Times is one of Ukraine's leading investment banking firms and a member of Globalscope, a global network of M&A advisors. We are looking for a Senior Analyst / Investment Associate to join our M&A team.

We advise corporate clients and investors on sell-side and buy-side M&A, fundraising and debt transactions. We are growing the team to keep up with our deal flow.

Main responsibilities:

· Running day-to-day execution of M&A and fundraising mandates, from preparation to closing

· Building and reviewing financial models (three-statement, DCF, LBO) and valuations (trading and transaction multiples)

· Preparing and owning key deal materials: teasers, information memoranda, management presentations, pitch books

· Building buyer and investor longlists, supporting outreach and managing communication with counterparties

· Coordinating due diligence: data rooms, Q&A processes, and interaction with lawyers, auditors and other advisors

· Supporting partners in negotiations and in structuring transaction terms

· Reviewing work of analysts, mentoring them and setting quality standards

· Taking part in business development: industry research, pitch preparation, client meetings

Requirements:

· Degree in finance, economics, mathematics or a related field

· 3–5+ years of relevant experience in investment banking, M&A/Transaction Services at Big-4, PE/VC or financial analysis

· Strong command of valuation and financial modelling; ability to build a model from scratch and defend its assumptions

· Understanding of IFRS and Ukrainian GAAP, and the ability to read and normalise financial statements

· Advanced Excel and PowerPoint;

· Fluent Ukrainian and English, written and spoken, including client-facing communication

· CFA / ACCA (completed or in progress) is an advantage

· Ability to manage several workstreams at once, take ownership and deliver to deadlines with high attention to detail

We offer:

· Direct involvement in live transactions with Ukrainian and international clients, investors and strategic buyers

· Close work with partners and exposure at the negotiating table

· Access to the Globalscope network and cross-border deals

· A clear path to Vice President level

· Competitive compensation with a transaction-linked bonus

· Hybrid working model

To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter to office@capital-times.com. In the letter, please list the transactions you have worked on and describe your role in each.