Collins Executive Recruitment is working with a highly regarded independent investment bank with an exceptional reputation across the Australian M&A; market.

The firm advises public and private companies, private equity sponsors, family offices and business owners on complex mergers and acquisitions, takeovers and strategic transactions.

With a strong track record advising on high-profile and often complex transactions, the investment bank is recognised for its senior-led approach, technical rigour and ability to provide genuinely independent advice. Its work spans sell-side and buy-side M&A;, public company takeovers, schemes of arrangement, strategic reviews and other significant corporate transactions.

Due to continued deal activity and a strong forward pipeline, the firm is looking to appoint an Investment Banking Associate to join its M&A; team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate seeking greater responsibility across live transactions, direct exposure to senior bankers and clients, and the opportunity to work on high-quality M&A; mandates within a lean and highly regarded investment banking platform.

The Opportunity

- Play a key role in the execution of sell-side and buy-side M&A; transactions across private and public markets
- Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses and transaction workstreams supporting live mandates
- Prepare high-quality transaction and client materials, including information memoranda, management presentations, board materials, strategic analyses and transaction documentation
- Support end-to-end M&A; processes, including buyer identification, market mapping, due diligence, process management and transaction execution
- Undertake detailed company, sector and market analysis to support transaction strategy and client advice
- Work closely with senior bankers on transaction structuring, strategic advice, client meetings and negotiations
- Coordinate execution across clients, counterparties, legal advisers,



accountants and other transaction participants
- Take increasing ownership of key workstreams across live mandates and contribute to the development of junior team members
- Maintain exceptionally high standards across financial analysis, presentation quality and transaction execution

Requirements

- 2-5 years' experience in investment banking or M&A; advisory
- Strong transaction experience across sell-side or buy-side M&A;
- Experience in public M&A;, takeovers or schemes of arrangement will be viewed favourably
- Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical capability
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Sound commercial judgement and the ability to think strategically about companies and transactions
- Ability to perform under pressure in a high-expectation, transaction-driven environment
- Degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Law or a related discipline
- CFA, CA or similar professional qualifications viewed favourably but not essential

Why Join

- Work on high-quality and complex M&A; transactions involving leading Australian companies, private businesses and financial sponsors
- Genuine exposure to both private treaty and public company M&A;
- Independent investment banking model with a strong focus on objective and strategic client advice
- Lean deal teams providing meaningful responsibility and direct exposure to senior bankers and clients
- Prospect to develop across the full M&A; transaction lifecycle rather than operating within a narrow execution function
- Highly regarded investment bank with a strong reputation for technical quality and transaction execution
- Clear pathway for high performers seeking to develop into trusted senior M&A; advisers

Would You Like to Hear More? If you are an investment banking or M&A; professional looking to work on high-quality transactions within a leading independent investment bank, we would welcome a confidential discussion. Please send your CV to [email protected]. All applications are treated with strict confidentiality.

📌 Investment Banking Associate I/II - M&A Generalist - Australian Investment Bank (Sydney)
🏢 Collins Executive Recruitment
📍 Sydney