Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M;) is a global advisory and consulting firm with over 13,000 entrepreneurial, action-oriented professionals across more than 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' most complex challenges and helping them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who make a tangible impact on clients and shape the industry. Guided by A&M;'s core values, Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative environment and engaging work are why our people love working here.

The Team

The Corporate Finance team provides mergers & acquisitions advisory, debt advisory and transaction support to multinational corporates, private equity firms, financial institutions, and private companies and boards across multiple sectors.

- M&A; Associate based in Sydney.

- Support senior advisers on end-to-end M&A; transactions from initial sourcing through deal completion.

- Conduct financial analysis, valuation analysis, investor / buyer research, and investment appraisal to inform transaction decisions.

- Develop strong client relationships and contribute to a growing M&A; practice.

How you Will Contribute

Transaction Support & Deal Execution

- Assist in all phases of M&A; transactions including deal identification, financial analysis and modelling.

- Prepare quality financial analyses, investment memoranda, and transaction-support documentation under the direction of senior team members.

- Conduct primary and secondary research, financial benchmarking, and comparative analyses to support transaction recommendations.

- Support client meetings and presentations, building familiarity with key stakeholder engagement approaches.

Financial Analysis & Valuation

- Build and maintain financial models (DCF, comparable company,



and precedent transaction analyses).

- Analyse target company financials, identify key drivers and risks, and prepare findings summaries.

- Perform financial analytics including financial statement review, working capital analysis, and synergy quantification.

Client & Team Development

- Work collaboratively with experienced advisers, demonstrating initiative and strong attention to detail.

- Contribute to client communication and coordination, acting as a reliable point of contact for stakeholder queries.

- Participate in continuous learning, knowledge-sharing, and professional development within the practice.

- Support business development initiatives including proposal preparation and market analysis.

Core Work Areas

- Mergers & acquisitions advisory and transaction support.

- Corporate finance analysis and financial modelling.

- Market research and appraisal.

- Marketing materials drafting.

- Project management and client engagement.

Qualifications & Experience

- Direct M&A; experience preferred, having worked in a large accounting firm or boutique with 2+ years Corporate Finance experience.

- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.

- Graduate with internship experience in corporate finance, investment banking, management consulting, or related field.

- Strong financial modelling skills in Excel, with proficiency in building three-statement financial models and valuation analyses.

- Solid understanding of accounting principles, financial statement analysis, and valuation methodologies.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to prepare clear, concise analysis and presentations.

- Solid Excel, Word, and PowerPoint capabilities; experience with deal management or data room platforms advantageous.

- Analytical mindset with ability to work with large data sets and identify key drivers and patterns.

📌 Associate - Corporate Finance and M&A (Haymarket)
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