Senior Associate – Business Development Department
Kastrati
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**Job title**
:
Senior Associate – Business Development Department
**Location**
: Tirana/Albania
**About Kastrati Group**
Kastrati Group is one of the largest and most diversified private conglomerates in Albania and the region, with strategic investments across sectors such as hydrocarbons, aviation, hospitality, real estate, energy, automotive, and infrastructure. The Group is committed to long-term value creation, operational excellence, and continuous innovation across its portfolio.
**About the Business Development Department**
The Business Development Department is a central strategic unit within Kastrati Group and plays a pivotal role in supporting the Group’s growth agenda. The department assesses new business opportunities, evaluates potential investments, leads strategic market research, and prepares recommendations for senior management.
**Its work includes:**
• Exploring and evaluating new business initiatives across various industries where the Group is active or intends to expand.
• Conducting financial and commercial analyses to assess feasibility, profitability, and strategic fit.
• Supporting negotiations and partnership discussions with external stakeholders, advisors, and potential collaborators.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary internal teams (finance, legal, operations, etc.) to ensure structured development of projects.
• Preparing executive-level materials, including presentations, reports, feasibility assessments, business cases, and transaction documents.
**Position: Senior Associate – Business Development**
The Senior Associate will independently lead financial and commercial analyses and coordinate workstreams supporting strategic investments and business initiatives across the Group. This role suits a professional with strong modelling skills, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations for senior management.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. Market & Strategic Analysis
• Lead market research, competitive benchmarking, and opportunity assessments.
• Develop strategic insights, assess commercial risks, and recommend next steps.
2. Financial Modelling & Commercial Evaluation
• Independently build, maintain, and review financial models and scenario analyses.
• Assess financial statements, feasibility studies, KPIs, and investment returns.
• Develop commercial assessments and recommendations for investment decisions.
3. Deal Support & Transaction Preparation
• Draft and review commercial proposals, LOIs, term sheets, and related materials.
• Coordinate due diligence workstreams and liaise with internal and external advisors.
• Actively participate in commercial discussions and negotiation preparation.
4. Project Management & Coordination
• Independently manage assigned workstreams across departments and advisors.
• Own timelines, deliverables, issue tracking, and stakeholder communication.
5. Executive-Ready Documentation
• Produce executive-ready investment briefs, presentations, and decision papers.
• Present findings, alternatives, and recommendations clearly to senior management.
6. Performance Monitoring & Reporting
• Monitor performance of selected projects and assets against key assumptions.
• Identify material risks, value drivers, and improvement opportunities.
**Professional Requirements**
**Education:**
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Master’s degree optional.
**Experience:**
• 3–5 years of experience in financial, strategic, investment, or analytical roles.
• Demonstrated ownership of business cases, financial analysis, project workstreams, and executive-level deliverables.
**Technical Skills:**
• Strong Excel financial modelling, investment appraisal, and sensitivity analysis.
• Excellent PowerPoint skills and ability to create decision-ready materials.
• Strong understanding of feasibility studies, investment evaluation, and commercial risk.
• Familiarity with transactions, due diligence, and negotiations is an advantage.
**Soft Skills:**
• Strong analytical thinking, business judgment, and problem-solving.
• Excellent written and spoken English and executive-level communication.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver independently under tight deadlines.
• Ownership, initiative, and effective stakeholder management.
• Professional discretion and confidentiality.
• Adaptability and ability to work across different sectors.
**What We Offer:**
•
**Exposure to high-impact projects:**
Opportunity to contribute to major investments, strategic initiatives, and business development projects across multiple industries.
•
**International exposure and business travel:**
Opportunities to engage with international partners, participate in business meetings, and travel for projects, conferences, and industry events, depending on the role and project requirements.
•
**Direct exposure to senior management:**
Work closely with experienced professionals and key decisionmakers on strategic business initiatives.
•
**Accelerated professional development:**
Build practical experience in investment analysis, financial modelling, commercial negotiations, and project development.
•
**Diverse and dynamic work environment:**
Gain exposure to different sectors, business models, and markets, with new challenges and learning opportunities.
•
**Career growth opportunities:**
Develop professionally within a growing department and a diversified business group.
•
**Collaborative and ambitious team:**
Join a supportive, results-driven team that values initiative, ownership, and continuous learning.
•
**Competitive compensation:**
Attractive remuneration aligned with experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are also invited to send their CV to:
***hr@kastratigroup.al***
, specifying the position you are applying for in the subject line.
:
Senior Associate – Business Development Department
**Location**
: Tirana/Albania
**About Kastrati Group**
Kastrati Group is one of the largest and most diversified private conglomerates in Albania and the region, with strategic investments across sectors such as hydrocarbons, aviation, hospitality, real estate, energy, automotive, and infrastructure. The Group is committed to long-term value creation, operational excellence, and continuous innovation across its portfolio.
**About the Business Development Department**
The Business Development Department is a central strategic unit within Kastrati Group and plays a pivotal role in supporting the Group’s growth agenda. The department assesses new business opportunities, evaluates potential investments, leads strategic market research, and prepares recommendations for senior management.
**Its work includes:**
• Exploring and evaluating new business initiatives across various industries where the Group is active or intends to expand.
• Conducting financial and commercial analyses to assess feasibility, profitability, and strategic fit.
• Supporting negotiations and partnership discussions with external stakeholders, advisors, and potential collaborators.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary internal teams (finance, legal, operations, etc.) to ensure structured development of projects.
• Preparing executive-level materials, including presentations, reports, feasibility assessments, business cases, and transaction documents.
**Position: Senior Associate – Business Development**
The Senior Associate will independently lead financial and commercial analyses and coordinate workstreams supporting strategic investments and business initiatives across the Group. This role suits a professional with strong modelling skills, sound commercial judgment, and the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations for senior management.
**Key Responsibilities**
1. Market & Strategic Analysis
• Lead market research, competitive benchmarking, and opportunity assessments.
• Develop strategic insights, assess commercial risks, and recommend next steps.
2. Financial Modelling & Commercial Evaluation
• Independently build, maintain, and review financial models and scenario analyses.
• Assess financial statements, feasibility studies, KPIs, and investment returns.
• Develop commercial assessments and recommendations for investment decisions.
3. Deal Support & Transaction Preparation
• Draft and review commercial proposals, LOIs, term sheets, and related materials.
• Coordinate due diligence workstreams and liaise with internal and external advisors.
• Actively participate in commercial discussions and negotiation preparation.
4. Project Management & Coordination
• Independently manage assigned workstreams across departments and advisors.
• Own timelines, deliverables, issue tracking, and stakeholder communication.
5. Executive-Ready Documentation
• Produce executive-ready investment briefs, presentations, and decision papers.
• Present findings, alternatives, and recommendations clearly to senior management.
6. Performance Monitoring & Reporting
• Monitor performance of selected projects and assets against key assumptions.
• Identify material risks, value drivers, and improvement opportunities.
**Professional Requirements**
**Education:**
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Master’s degree optional.
**Experience:**
• 3–5 years of experience in financial, strategic, investment, or analytical roles.
• Demonstrated ownership of business cases, financial analysis, project workstreams, and executive-level deliverables.
**Technical Skills:**
• Strong Excel financial modelling, investment appraisal, and sensitivity analysis.
• Excellent PowerPoint skills and ability to create decision-ready materials.
• Strong understanding of feasibility studies, investment evaluation, and commercial risk.
• Familiarity with transactions, due diligence, and negotiations is an advantage.
**Soft Skills:**
• Strong analytical thinking, business judgment, and problem-solving.
• Excellent written and spoken English and executive-level communication.
• Ability to prioritize and deliver independently under tight deadlines.
• Ownership, initiative, and effective stakeholder management.
• Professional discretion and confidentiality.
• Adaptability and ability to work across different sectors.
**What We Offer:**
•
**Exposure to high-impact projects:**
Opportunity to contribute to major investments, strategic initiatives, and business development projects across multiple industries.
•
**International exposure and business travel:**
Opportunities to engage with international partners, participate in business meetings, and travel for projects, conferences, and industry events, depending on the role and project requirements.
•
**Direct exposure to senior management:**
Work closely with experienced professionals and key decisionmakers on strategic business initiatives.
•
**Accelerated professional development:**
Build practical experience in investment analysis, financial modelling, commercial negotiations, and project development.
•
**Diverse and dynamic work environment:**
Gain exposure to different sectors, business models, and markets, with new challenges and learning opportunities.
•
**Career growth opportunities:**
Develop professionally within a growing department and a diversified business group.
•
**Collaborative and ambitious team:**
Join a supportive, results-driven team that values initiative, ownership, and continuous learning.
•
**Competitive compensation:**
Attractive remuneration aligned with experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are also invited to send their CV to:
***hr@kastratigroup.al***
, specifying the position you are applying for in the subject line.
