Financial Advisory — Kazakhstan
Syrym
Suranshiyev.
Financial Modeling · Valuation · Corporate Finance · Investment Analysis
I build the financial models, valuations and analysis that support real decisions — for businesses raising capital, investors evaluating a deal, and management teams planning ahead.
Expertise
Expertise, by discipline.
Four areas of practice, applied individually or combined.
Financial Modeling
- Integrated 3-statement models
- Cash flow & working capital
- Debt schedules
- Scenario & sensitivity analysis
Business Valuation
- DCF
- Comparable companies
- Precedent transactions
- Enterprise & equity value
Corporate Finance
- Financial statement analysis
- Profitability & cash flow
- Debt financing & credit analysis
- Financing structure
Investment Analysis
- Investment screening & evaluation (IRR, NPV)
- Return & risk assessment
- Investment memorandums & business plans
- Financial forecasts & funding needs
Experience
Experience across advisory, banking & industry.
Big Four advisory, corporate banking and investment analysis across major organizations in Kazakhstan.
- 03.2022 – 06.2026
PwC
Manager, Deals & Advisory
Business valuation, financial modeling and investment analysis on projects worth over $1B in aggregate, across industries.
- 10.2020 – 03.2022
Al-Hilal Bank Kazakhstan
Relationship Manager, Corporate Banking
Credit analysis and financing structures for corporate clients; credit committee submissions worth over $100M in aggregate.
- 01.2019 – 09.2020
ERG
Senior Analyst
Financial modeling and investment materials for major industrial projects — including the Kachar iron ore deposit (up to 26M tonnes per year) and thermal power plant modernization; over $500M in aggregate value.
- 01.2017 – 01.2019
Tau-Ken Samruk
Leading Investment Manager
Financial modeling and valuation of a gold, silver, copper, zinc and iron ore portfolio worth over $1B; investor sourcing and engagement.
- 02.2016 – 01.2017
Kazyna Capital Management
Investment Associate
Investment appraisal across 10+ manufacturing-sector projects worth over $100M in aggregate, including financial modeling and key investment metrics.
- 09.2013 – 02.2016
KPMG
Financial Analyst
Financial analysis of Kazakhstani companies in metals & mining, oil & gas, and construction.
Projects
Selected Projects
A representative view of financial modeling, valuation and corporate finance engagements.
Financial Modeling
Financial Model for an Investment Project
Built an integrated, lender-ready model used by management and prospective lenders to assess the project's viability.
Business Valuation
Valuation for a Corporate Transaction
Combined DCF and market-based approaches to deliver a defensible valuation range.
Investment Analysis
Evaluation of an Investment Project
Analyzed project economics and stress-tested assumptions to support a capital investment decision.
Corporate Finance
Financing Structure & Credit Assessment
Assessed creditworthiness and structured financing terms based on cash flow capacity.
Business Planning
Business Plan for a Growth-Stage Company
Built a financial forecast and funding case for a company preparing to raise capital.
Financial Analysis
Financial Performance Review
Analyzed profitability and working capital trends to inform management's decisions.
Company names and figures are generalized to respect client confidentiality. Contact directly for relevant references.
Credentials
CFA Charterholder
CFA Institute
Syrym Suranshiyev successfully passed all three levels of the CFA Program and became a CFA Charterholder in 2018.
Education
Florida State University
M.S. in Applied Statistics
2026 · GPA 4.0/4.0
Purdue University
B.S. in Actuarial Science & Applied Statistics — Minor in Management
2013 · GPA 3.6/4.0
Approach
A quantitative edge
A background in actuarial science and applied statistics adds a quantitative discipline to the modeling and valuation work — assumptions are stated explicitly and tested through scenario and sensitivity analysis, not just assumed.
Insights
Insights
Notes on financial modeling, valuation and corporate finance for founders, finance teams and investors working in Kazakhstan.
Financial Modeling
How to Build a 3-Statement Financial Model
The structure, sequencing and checks behind an integrated P&L, balance sheet and cash flow model that actually balances.
8 min read
Financial Modeling
Financial Modeling for Bank Financing
What changes in a financial model once its purpose shifts from internal planning to supporting a lender's credit decision.
7 min read
Valuation
DCF Valuation: A Practical Guide
Forecasting free cash flow, choosing a discount rate and handling terminal value without letting it dominate the answer.
9 min read
Contact
Have a financial project?
Let's discuss how I can help.
Direct contact