About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M;) is a global advisory and consulting firm with over 10,000 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 team-oriented environment and engaging work are why our people love working here.

Role Overview

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. We are expanding our M&A; capabilities and seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead and grow our Corporate Finance practice.

- Senior Manager based in Sydney.
- Lead and manage M&A; engagements end‑to‑end, from transaction sourcing through to deal completion.
- Drive client relationships and build trusted adviser relationships with corporates and private equity sponsors.
- Lead and mentor a growing M&A; team, setting quality standards and developing junior talent.

How You Will Contribute

Engagement Leadership & Delivery

- Lead complex M&A; engagements end‑to‑end, owning workstreams and taking responsibility for quality of output and client satisfaction.
- Serve as primary client contact on active transactions, building and maintaining trusted adviser relationships with corporates, PE sponsors, and boards.




- Design analytical approaches to complex transaction problems, including valuation, synergy identification, integration planning, and risk mitigation.
- Develop and deliver defensible, high‑impact transaction recommendations and supporting documentation.
- Manage delivery timelines and resources to meet deal deadlines in quick‑paced transaction environments.

Business Development & Client Management

- Assist in the origination and development of relationships with corporate clients, private equity firms and other key referral sources.
- Proactively contribute to the pursuit of new transaction opportunities across the broader A&M; platform.
- Take the lead in drafting proposals, pitches, and thought leadership, positioning A&M;'s M&A; capabilities in the market.
- Build and sustain a strong professional network in the M&A; and corporate finance market.
- Drive cross‑service line relationships to create integrated advisory solutions for clients.

Team Leadership & Development

- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of M&A; professionals, fostering a high‑performance culture.
- Direct the work of mid‑level and junior team members, providing guidance, quality review, and professional development support.
- Contribute to recruitment, training,



and knowledge‑sharing initiatives across the practice.
- Support practice management including resourcing, capacity planning, and quality oversight.
- Model commercial acumen and integrity in all client and team interactions.

Core Work Areas

- Mergers & acquisitions advisory and strategic transaction support.
- Project management and client communication and engagement.
- Financial analysis, financial modelling and valuation analysis.
- Potential buyer / investor outreach and management.
- Corporate finance analysis and investment decision support.

Qualifications & Experience

- 6+ years of hands‑on M&A; advisory experience, gained in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or corporate finance roles.
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline; CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully leading transactions from commencement through completion.
- Strong experience in financial analysis, valuation, modelling, and transaction structuring.
- Proven ability to manage teams, develop junior talent, and drive a high‑performance culture.
- Demonstrated business development capability through network of relationships.
- High‑level Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills; proficiency with financial modelling tools and data analytics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing board‑level presentations, investment memoranda, and client reports.
- Collaborative leader with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and service lines.

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📌 Associate Director - Corporate Finance and M&A (City of Sydney)
🏢 Alvarez & Marsal
📍 City of Sydney