Investment Banking - M&A Mid-Cap – Associate
On-site · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Job Summary
Associate in the Australia Mergers & Acquisitions team focusing on sell-side mandates for Australian and New Zealand mid-cap clients; responsibilities include leading and reviewing valuation workstreams (DCF, comparables, and LBOs), preparing client-ready presentations and internal memoranda, coordinating due diligence and data room activities, and guiding Analysts and junior staff. The role involves interaction with senior team members and client executives, and cross-border collaboration with VPs and Executive Directors to deliver strategic advisory across the full transaction lifecycle.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of prior work experience in an investment banking front-office role with direct exposure to M&A execution; and/or a relevant role at a top-tier consulting or diligence firm (financial, commercial, or operational due diligence) with demonstrable M&A transaction involvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong financial modelling capabilities, including three-statement operating models, valuation models (DCF, trading/transaction comps), and LBO frameworks, with attention to Australian accounting, tax, and regulatory nuances.
- Demonstrated understanding of the full transaction cycle and execution steps—from preparation and positioning through buyer outreach, due diligence management, negotiation of key terms, and signing/closing—particularly within the Australian mid-cap client segment.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present complex analyses clearly and interact effectively with senior internal stakeholders and client executives; excellent writing skills for client materials and internal memoranda.
- Self-directed, highly motivated, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment; strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering to tight timelines.
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