QA Manager, Alpari, London

A direct vacancy from www.russiansinthecity.eu Provide overall management to Quality Assurance operations in Software Development projects. Managing and mentoring the QA department, provide an effective liaison within business departments, Project Management and Development teams. Continue Reading

Russia’s RenCap praises Georgia, its TBC Bank

By Andrei Skvarsky. Russia’s Renaissance Capital has released one more upbeat research piece about Georgia, calling it “one of our favoured frontier markets” and saying it “remains our destination of choice for investors looking at the Former Soviet Union”. Continue Reading

EXCLUSIVE: Khaled Anabtawi, founder and manager of the Jordanian unit of online real estate firm Lamudi, talks about the Middle East property market in this interview with EmergingMarkets.me

What is the background of Lamudi? Could you describe the company’s presence in Jordan? Lamudi , the emerging market real estate classifieds player, officially launched operations in 13 countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America in October 2013. Less than one year later, we are present in 28 countries. As the online real estate market… Continue Reading

Russian lawyer, 3-4 years PQ, London

A direct vacancy from www.russiansinthecity.eu Kobalt Law LLP is looking to develop its Russian department. Therefore, we have a consultancy position for a Russian lawyer with at least 3-4 years PQ experience preferably in property transactions, litigation, family and inheritance matters in Russia. Continue Reading

The Funds of KCM’s group invest in Chaplin Cinemas network

ADM Capital’s funds, KCRF and KGF, members of a group of funds with the participation of Kazyna Capital Management JSC (owned by National Management Holding “Baiterek” JSC) and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announce completion of the acquisition of the controlling stake in Chaplin Cinemas network. Continue Reading

DST launches 4th international tech fund

DST Global, a large Russian IT-focused fund controlled by Russian billionaire Yuri Milner, has launched its fourth investment fund, DST Global IV. The news wasreported earlier this month by East-West Digital News, the first all English-language online resource dedicated to Russian digital industries, based on U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission documents.  Continue Reading

EBRD STATEMENT ON OPERATIONAL APPROACH IN RUSSIA

A majority of the Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), including all EU member states and several non-EU shareholders, have given clear guidance to the EBRD management that, for the time being, they will be unable to approve new investment projects in the Russian Federation. Continue Reading

Back Office Administrator for China Region, London

A direct vacancy from www.russiansinthecity.eu Working as part of the Back Office team to process the deposits and withdrawals of clients’ funds from their trading accounts, as well as handling calls and emails from Alpari (UK) Ltd clients regarding the funding of their accounts, whilst working closely with other departments, namely Finance, Client Services, Trading Desk… Continue Reading

Executive Assistant, London

A direct vacancy from www.russiansinthecity.eu Dynamic commodity trade firm is looking for Executive Assistant. Broad responsibilities include management of team calendar and travel, organisation of corporate/marketing events, office management and administrative research. Excellent knowledge of both English and Russian as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) is required. Continue Reading

VTB Capital appoints new interim CEO

Nick Hutt has been appointed interim CEO of VTB Capital plc. He is a key member of the VTB Capital team and has been working in the London office since 2008 as CFO of the company’s international business. Atanas Bostandjiev will be leaving his current position to pursue other business opportunities. Continue Reading

Utinet.ru, e96.ru and Sotmarket.ru merge into one listed company

Source –  East-West Digital News Utinet.ru, e96.ru and Sotmarket, three major Russian e-commerce companies, announced yesterday the completion of their merger process – started last year – into an integrated company, christened “Platform Utinet.Ru.” Part of the company’s stock is being floated on the Moscow exchange following Utinet’s IPO in 2011. Continue Reading

EBRD AND FAO PROMOTE VIABLE FORESTS IN RUSSIA’S FAR EAST

Russia’s Far East occupies one-third of the country’s territory and accounts for more than nine percent of the world’s forests. Forestry there thus plays a crucial role, locally and further afield, supplying livelihoods for millions of people and a valuable habitat for flora and fauna, including the endangered Amur tiger. Continue Reading