Associate, Corporate Development
We are partnering with a leading financial services institution to hire an Associate within its Corporate Development & Strategy function.
This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing in‐house team responsible for end‐to‐end execution of M&A;, divestments, and strategic investments, working directly with senior stakeholders across the business.
You will play a key role in evaluating and executing high‐impact, enterprise‐level transactions.
Key Responsibilities
Support and lead end-to-end M&A; and divestment processes, including financial analysis, due diligence, and execution
Build and own complex financial models to evaluate transactions, including:Integrated 3‐statement models
DCF and valuation analysis
Accretion/dilution and return metrics
Conduct strategic and commercial analysis to inform investment decisions
Partner closely with senior stakeholders across finance, strategy, and business units
Prepare investment papers and materials for executive and board‐level decision‐making
Evaluate market opportunities, partnerships, and inorganic growth initiatives
Required Background
3-5 years' experience in:
Investment Banking (M&A; / Coverage / Leveraged Finance), or
Big 4 Transaction Services / Deals, or
Corporate Development within a large organisation




Demonstrated experience working on live transactions and financial modelling
Technical Skills
Advanced financial modelling capability (essential)
Strong understanding of:Valuation methodologies (DCF, comps, transactions)
M&A; mechanics and deal structuring
Ability to build models from first principles with minimal supervision
Personal Attributes
Strong commercial judgment and analytical thinking
Ability to operate in a high‐autonomy, high‐accountability workplace
Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders
Proactive, detail‐oriented, and intellectually curious
Why This Role
Opportunity to move into a strategically focused, in‐house deal team
Exposure to impactful, enterprise‐level decisions
High visibility across senior leadership
Strong platform for long‐term career progression in corporate development, strategy, or investment roles
We are committed to providing a supportive culture and positively contributing towards creating diverse and inclusive workplaces for our candidates & clients.
We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply.
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📌 Associate, Corporate Development & Strategy (New South Wales)
🏢 Profusion
📍 New South Wales