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Almas Кarshalov

@almasarshalov

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Business valuation and corporate finance consultant who turns financial data into clear, decision-ready insights.

Kazakhstan

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can apply business valuation and corporate finance expertise with data analytics—building strong financial models, using SQL/Power BI, and delivering clear insights for real client decisions.

I combine practical business valuation experience with data analytics to deliver decision-ready financial insights. I’m an MSc graduate (Finance & Data Analytics) from Goethe University, and I’m comfortable translating complex financial concepts into clear analysis for stakeholders.

Since June 2024, I’ve been a Senior Consultant in Business Valuation & Markets Analysis at Baker Tilly, building financial models for 30+ companies and completing valuation/analysis work across 50+ companies. I use Income (DCF), Cost (NAV), and Comparative approaches (Trading & Transaction Multiples), and I’ve produced reports from scratch, including PPA, impairment tests for fixed assets, and intangible asset valuation (e.g., trademarks, client bases, software). I’ve also supported 60+ deal-advisory projects and worked on international engagements with clients from Switzerland, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.

Before that, I strengthened my analytics and banking foundations through internships and working-student roles at ODDO BHF, BDO, Allianz IDS, Deloitte CIS, and the Development Bank of Kazakhstan. I’ve delivered business intelligence with Power BI and Cognos, managed data visualization and databases, and developed valuation/risk tooling in SQL and Excel VBA, while contributing to portfolio analysis, stress tests, Solvency-aligned ratios, and risk reporting.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Corporates & Markets Intern

ODDO BHF

Aug 2023 - Mar 2024 (7 months)

Supported strategic projects in international and corporate banking within the Corporates & Markets COO department. Delivered business intelligence and analytics using Power BI/Cognos, managed databases, and helped strengthen cross-location client and process coordination.

Power BI Cognos Business Intelligence Data Visualization Database Management SQL Jira Corporate Banking Credit Analytics

Corporate Finance & Valuation Intern

BDO

Feb 2023 - May 2023 (3 months)

Performed capital markets research and company/industry analyses using Capital IQ and Bloomberg. Built financial models and supported internal/external presentations using Excel/VBA and PowerPoint while contributing to business plan creation.

Capital IQ Excel VBA Financial Modeling Corporate Finance Industry Research Data Analysis PowerPoint

Junior Audit Assistant

Deloitte CIS

Jan 2018 - May 2018 (4 months)

Completed 5 on-site audit engagements for Kazakhstan’s major companies during busy season. Performed financial due diligence in line with IFRS and communicated findings and discrepancies to clients based on audit work.

Audit Financial Statement Analysis Excel Client Reporting Assurance

Corporate Banking Intern

Development Bank of Kazakhstan

Jun 2016 - Aug 2016 (2 months)

Conducted financial and credit analysis for two companies and supported market research and credit analysis activities. Prepared and reviewed financial data and related documents for underwriting and evaluation.

Credit Analysis Corporate Banking Financial Analysis Market Research Financial Document Review Data Analysis Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Goethe University Frankfurt am Main

Master of Science in International Management, Finance & Data Analytics

2018 - 2023

Activities and societies: Merit-based full grant (“DAADERP”, top 1%) and CFIMerit-based grant; thesis work on ESG and banks’ financial performance covering major banks worldwide (2006–2019).

MSc graduate with a major in Finance & Data Analytics as part of the Master of Science in International Management program. Completed a thesis titled “ESG and banks’ financial performance.”

Moscow State University

Bachelor of Science, Economics

2013 - 2017

Grade: 1.5 (German grading system)

Activities and societies: Bachelor merit-based full grant (top 5%); “ChangellengeCup” (business case championship) “Highquality” award (top 10%); recommendation letter from Prof. Dr. Marina Luchko.

Bachelor of Science in Economics with a strong academic standing. Earned multiple merit-based awards during the program.