Need to work in Moscow. Any suggestions based on my skillsets

At this point, I am open any financial job because of the time crunch I am in. I have around 4 months or so to move there so here it is:

Below is a list of my experiences and skillsets.

-- econometric time-series modeling experience

-- Can build out relevant financial statements such as IS, BS, CF and associated schedules like depreciation, working capital etc. from scratch---Its not my favorite but I'd do it if I have to.

-- Expert knowledge in how and why the macroeconomic variables impact banking and business (monetary and fiscal policy)

--Some experience in DCF, FCFF, and understanding how and why a lot of times the associated drivers and horizontal analysis are misguided.

--Buy-side acquisition analysis if PP&E (worked at a large corporate firm)

--Know how and why monetary policy decisions of today will impact the markets of tomorrow.

I'd like to work in a macroeconomic consulting firm but I know don't have very many choices at this juncture. It seems like there's very little macroeconomic analysis in a lot of Russian firms I have researched.

I know enough Russian to get me into trouble, but not enough to get me out of trouble.

I am open to all suggestions. Thank you for taking the time to read this post.

 
itillc123:

Miscer, why do you say its bullshit? Are you qualified to make that assessment on whether I know what I am talking about or not?

Because your rhetoric suggests that you have the ability to determine the future of a highly complex, and often misunderstood system. Not saying that you aren't highly knowledgeable of those things, but typically I'd imagine people that are fluent in economics and monetary policy don't boil it down so bluntly. I'm sure that usually (e.g) a Phd economist from MIT would typically avoid making such an assumptive claim. It just was a kind of cliched line too.

No offense though. You seem smarter than I.

People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for freedom of thought which they seldom use.
 

Hi SearedSalmon, as for my English, I was typing from a French keyboard. Да, я знаю, что Россия является очень трудным местом для жизни. Тем не менее, я не буду работать ни по какой бабки. Я не будучи лох. Спасибо, что ответили на мой пост быстро.

 

"я не буду работать ни по какой бабки. Я не будучи лох."

Good luck man, Russian bankers are vicious. These sentences literally make no sense and will not fly.

You have to be realistic. Also be aware of the competition. So many people want to be bankers in Moscow and many of them are willing to work for free to gain relevant work experience.

 

Although I'm not very well-versed about the Russian market. But having lived in Ukraine for a while, I can suggest that I think you should be able to find some good jobs here: hh.ru (headhunting site - the biggest in CIS region)

 

Additionally, I suggest you cold call the firms. When someone picks up the phone, start in English. If they don't understand, ask them in Russian to forward it to some English-speaking manager or HR manager.
Major firms in Moscow usually hire someone who has at least a basic English level. So, you should have no problems with that.

Concisely, I believe cold calling shall work.

 

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