Location: Moscow Reports to: Managing Partner Respond
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Investment Director to join our team and lead strategic initiatives across M&A, Private Equity, Corporate Lending, LBOs, and Complex Structured Deals. This role is critical in driving growth through high-impact transactions in the technology, IT, and TMT sectors. The ideal candidate has 10–15 years of experience in investment management or corporate development, preferably from an in-house investment function, with a proven track record in executing leveraged, LBO, joint venture, and complex structured transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end deal execution across M&A, PE, structured financing, credit transactions, LBOs, and complex deals.
Originate, evaluate, and execute investment opportunities in the technology, IT, and TMT sectors.
Structure and negotiate multi-layered, complex, and leveraged transactions.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across multiple business units to align investment strategies with corporate objectives.
Prepare and present investment cases to senior management and the investment committee.
Oversee due diligence processes and coordinate external advisors (legal, financial, technical).
Monitor portfolio performance and support value creation initiatives post-investment.
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on investment opportunities, deal structures, and risk management.
Qualifications & Experience
10–15 years of relevant experience in M&A, Private Equity, structured finance, corporate investments, or LBOs.
Deep expertise in the technology, IT, and TMT industries.
Proven track record in leveraged, LBO, and complex structured transactions.
Excellent negotiation, deal structuring, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Ability to build high-level communication bridges across departments, speak multiple “languages” (business, finance, technical), and influence decision-making.
Resilient, assertive, and confident in defending investment cases and strategic positions.