Corporate Development and M&A Senior Analyst

Yandex is one of the largest IT companies in Europe with a $23+ bn market cap. Over the last 20 years, it has evolved from a search engine into an IT ecosystem with a presence in a variety of markets: advertising, mobility, classifieds, media, e-commerce, fintech, and more.

Yandex is looking for a Corporate Development and M&A Analyst to join the Moscow office.

• Gather and analyze industry and market data, including TAM calculations, industrial benchmarks, trends, and industry deep dives
• Interact with businesses inside Yandex regarding investment opportunities
• Conduct operational and financial analysis, including cohort analysis, LTV/CAC calculations, and management account reviews
• Help draft and agree documentation, perform due diligence, and plan integration
• Prepare valuation models and present materials for internal discussions with the Board of Directors and Investment Committee

• Top-tier university graduate (e.g. HSE, MSU, NES) with an outstanding educational track record
• 2+ years of relevant experience in IB/PE/VC/management consulting/Big 4 (corporate finance) or corporate finance/M&A corporate divisions
• Strong interest in the IT industry and emerging technologies
• Analytical, detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and commit to responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated team player
• Competent working with spreadsheets and presentation
• Fluent spoken and written English