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Work experience

Asset manager

from 09.2019 to now (4 years 8 months)
Private equity, Asset management

M&A Manager

from 06.2016 to 06.2019 (3 years)
SB Capital, Almaty (Mergers and Acquisitions)

Senior Valuation Consultant

from 01.2013 to 04.2016 (3 years 3 months)
Deloitte, Almaty (Valuation)

Education

Nazarbayev University

Master of Business Administration, Astana
Higher, from 2018 to 2020 (2 years)

University of Rochester

Economics, Rochester
Higher, from 2009 to 2012 (3 years)

Additional education and certificates

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst Institute)

Level III Candidate

Knowledge and skills

Language proficiencies

• English — fluent
• Russian — fluent
• Ukrainian — beginner
• Spanish — beginner

Additional information

Assel Kussainova, MBA
Kabanbay batyr str. 60a/9, apartment 11 • Astana, Kazakhstan • 7(701) 026 90 60 • [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section)

WORK EXPERIENCE
ERG ASSET MANAGEMENT BV Astana
Asset Portfolio Manager September 2019 - now
• Modelled and proposed a strategic development plan with optimization of 5% ($700 mln) in annual expenses
for the asset under consideration.
• Improved profitability of 3 plants administered by 115%, 65% and 21%, compared to the budget, with individual
and team effort. Composed strategic plan to enhance long-term value of assets.
• Improved accuracy and pace of managerial decision-making through establishment and implementation of clear
and transparent management reporting system and procedures.
• Communicate results to the upper management to assist with key decision-making processes.

SB CAPITAL LLP Almaty
Manager (M&A Department) June 2016 - June 2019
• Structured M&A deal for the state company with deal amount of $36 mln.
• Prepared and presented Investment Fund services within Privatization framework, including detailed analysis of 6 big
state companies. Analysis included due diligence, info memoranda, teasers, financial projections, realization options.

DELOITTE TCF LLP Almaty, Astana
Senior Consultant (Business Valuation, Financial Advisory Services) January 2013 – April 2016
• Led numerous valuation projects for companies with market capitalization of $100K-$17 bln.
• Increased work capacity of team (3 consultants) by 50% by improving operating efficiency.
• Established productive and long-lasting connections with clients, participated in the process of negotiation, finance
attraction, information collection and cooperative work under the projects.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Significant experience in: financial modelling, data analysis, valuation, corporate finance, business strategy, due
diligence, M&A, private equity, asset management, project management.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, ability to get into details without losing big picture.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills gained through communication, reporting and negotiations with
directors and clients. Ability to simplify presentation of complex analysis.
• Result-oriented with time management and prioritization skills gained in teams and individually. Ability to work
with tight deadlines in dynamic and ambiguous environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluent in English, Russian, and Kazakh.
• Successfully passed CFA Level I and II, now CFA Level III Candidate.
• GMAT for 740/800 (97th percentile).
• Computer skills: Bloomberg, SQL, Microsoft Office, Capital IQ, Global Insight.

EDUCATION
NAZARBAYEV UNIVERSITY ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN
Master of Business Administration, Finance September 2018 – December 2019
• Overall GPA of 3.80/4.00
• In collaboration with Duke University
• Vice President for Career Affairs

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER ROCHESTER, NY
Bachelor of Arts, Financial Economics, Dean’s List December 2012
• Overall GPA of 3.77/4.00
• Bolashak Presidential scholarship with full tuition coverage
• Studied Abroad in London with a Financial Internship included

REPUBLICAN PHYSICS & MATH SCHOOL FOR GIFTED CHILDREN ALMATY, KAZAKHSTAN
Named after O. Zhautykov 2004-2008
• Overall GPA of 5.00/5.00
• Diploma with distinction