Kanat Kairatov

Corporate & Project Finance Specialist | MBA Candidate
Beijing, CN.

About

MBA Candidate with a robust background in corporate and project finance, adept at financial modeling, risk management, and strategic resource allocation within international contexts. Proven ability to secure funding, conduct comprehensive financial analysis, and manage complex stakeholder relationships to drive successful investment outcomes. Seeking to leverage expertise in infrastructure finance and capital markets to contribute to impactful projects within an international financial institution.

Work

SWF Samruk-Kazyna JSC
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Senior Manager, Department of Corporate Finance and Treasury

Astana, Akmola Region, Kazakhstan

Summary

Managed corporate finance and treasury operations for a national wealth fund, overseeing resource allocation, risk management, and international stakeholder engagement to support strategic investments and maintain financial stability.

Highlights

Successfully secured diverse funding streams through strategic resource allocation, optimizing capital deployment across the fund's multi-billion dollar portfolio.

Proactively monitored and managed a significant loan portfolio, mitigating financial risks for the Fund and its subsidiaries through robust analysis and hedging strategies.

Cultivated strategic relationships with key international financial institutions (EBRD, IFC, ADB, EIB), attracting critical financial resources and contributing to the maintenance of strong credit ratings.

Circle Maritime Invest JSC
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Investment Analyst, Finance Department

Almaty, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan

Summary

Conducted comprehensive financial analysis and modeling to support investment decisions, tender processes, and strategic asset management within the maritime sector.

Highlights

Developed intricate financial models to assess project return rates, freight rates, and tender discounts, directly informing multi-million dollar asset purchase and sale decisions.

Collaborated with banks and the state investment committee to leverage favorable tax incentives, enhancing deal profitability and optimizing capital structure for key projects.

Analyzed market trends and regulatory frameworks to identify strategic investment opportunities, contributing to a diversified and robust investment pipeline.

Freedom Finance JSC
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Chief Specialist, Investment Banking

Almaty, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan

Summary

Specialized in investment banking, conducting issuer analysis, fundamental analysis, and financial modeling to support public offerings and capital market transactions.

Highlights

Conducted in-depth fundamental analysis and financial modeling for potential issuers, informing strategic investment recommendations for capital market transactions.

Played a pivotal role in the Second Public Offering (SPO) of Kokand Mechanical Plant JSC, instrumental in establishing the share price range and significantly contributing to a successful book-building process.

Developed comprehensive issuer profiles and valuation reports, providing critical insights that supported informed decision-making for institutional investors.

Deloitte TCF JSC
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Consultant, Financial Advisory Services

Almaty, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan

Summary

Provided financial advisory services, specializing in business valuation across diverse sectors and leveraging financial analysis to determine asset values for key clients.

Highlights

Executed comprehensive business valuations for companies across diverse sectors, including oil & gas (KazMunaiGaz), agriculture, and real estate, utilizing financial statements and market data to determine accurate asset values.

Analyzed complex financial statements and industry trends to identify key value drivers and risks, providing critical insights for client investment strategies.

Delivered detailed valuation reports and strategic recommendations to clients, facilitating informed decision-making for mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Earned a double promotion from intern to consultant within a rapid timeframe due to exceptional work performance and consistent delivery of high-quality financial analysis.

Education

Peking University
Beijing, Beijing, China

MBA Candidate

Corporate Finance, Data Analysis & Statistical Decision-making, Managerial Economics

Grade: N/A

Courses

Corporate Finance

Data Analysis & Statistical Decision-making

Managerial Economics

The University of Manchester
Manchester, England, UK

Bachelor of Arts in Economic and Social Studies

Accounting and Finance

Grade: N/A

Courses

Financial Decision Making

Foundations of Finance

Awards

China Development Bank Belt & Road Scholarship

Awarded By

Peking University / China Development Bank

Awarded the prestigious China Development Bank Belt & Road Scholarship for academic excellence and leadership potential during MBA studies at Peking University.

Languages

Kazakh
Russian
English

Certificates

CFA Program Level I

Issued By

CFA Institute

CFA Program Level II Candidate

Issued By

CFA Institute

Skills

Software & Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Bloomberg Terminal, Thomson Reuters Eikon.

Financial Analysis & Modeling

Financial Modeling, Business Valuation, Feasibility Studies, Financial/Economic Analysis, Credit Analysis, Investment Analysis, Financial Reporting, Data Analysis, Risk Assessment.

Corporate & Project Finance

Corporate Finance, Project Finance, Debt Financing, Equity Financing, Capital Markets, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Treasury Management.

Stakeholder Management

International Investor Relations, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Cross-functional Collaboration, Client Advisory.

Industry Knowledge

Infrastructure Sector Analysis, Oil & Gas Sector, Agriculture Sector, Real Estate Sector, Maritime Industry, Emerging Markets.

Interests

Hobbies & Interests

Chess, Automobile Industry, Classic Literature.