M&A manager

Kyivstar, extends the Business Development Office team with M&A and Strategic Partnership Creation Manager position.

This position is in charge of scouting M&A opportunities for the Company, managing M&A process from sourcing to deal closing and post-merger initial integration.

We offer an international experience in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Main responsibilities:

• Conduct continuous market-based research, track valuation trends and fundamentals in the interested sectors
• Proactive scouting M&A opportunities the Company can use to enhance its competitive positions in core business and to growth non-organically with buyout of B2CB2B digital companies 
• Establish and cultivate relevant networking
• Engage potential targets in M&A deals or strategic partnerships
• Build business cases, research potential synergies and perform company valuations to support transactions
• Analyze transaction risks for potential transaction and develop mitigation measures
• Lead project management of M&A process in all stages as target sourcing, negotiation, due diligence, transaction closing and post-merger integration
• Advise management in reflecting findings in business cases and due diligence
• Preparation of management presentations, memos, teasers and active assistance in preparation of transaction documents such as Term Sheets/SPA
• Participate in initial planning of post-merger integration
• Manage internal and external consultants’ teams involved in transactions
• Ensure compliance with all project processes and procedures 

Main requirements:

• Relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, M&A transaction consulting, venture capital funds at least 3 years
• Strong quantitative skills, cash flow modelling and valuation skills, accounting knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to articulate ideas
• Solid project management experience with multiple stakeholders   
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Ability to organize and manage numerous projects with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong personal integrity - high ethical standards and judgment
• Fluent in English 

Working at VEON demands a high standard of business ethics and adherence to our legal obligations, our values and our Code of Conduct and supporting compliance policies and procedures. Our pioneering spirit is embodied in our values to be customer obsessed, entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, and truthful.  Being truthful requires us to act ethically, honestly, and with integrity.