Are you an experienced investment banking professional looking for more responsibility, better senior exposure and a clearer path to becoming a trusted adviser?

This is an chance to join one of Australia’s most highly regarded independent corporate advisory firms, advising founders, boards, private equity sponsors, family offices, entrepreneurs and leading corporates on complex M&A;, capital raisings and strategic transactions.

The firm has built a strong reputation for high-quality advice, senior-level client access and a hands-on approach to transaction execution. With a strong pipeline of mandates and continued growth across the business, they are now looking to add an experienced Associate II/III or early-stage Vice President to their team.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond pure execution support and step into a more visible, commercially involved position, working closely with senior bankers, clients and decision-makers across the full transaction lifecycle.

The Opportunity

You will play a central role across live transactions, origination support, client engagement and junior team leadership.

You will be trusted to manage key workstreams, drive analysis, oversee junior bankers, prepare high-quality client materials and contribute directly to transaction strategy. You will work in a lean, high-performing team where strong performers are given genuine responsibility and direct exposure to senior clients.

This is a strong chance for someone who wants to accelerate their development in a high-calibre advisory environment, build deeper client-facing capability and position themselves for long-term progression in investment banking.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage key workstreams across M&A;,



capital raisings, strategic advisory and corporate finance mandates.
- Build, review and oversee financial models, valuation analysis, scenario analysis and transaction structuring work.
- Prepare and review pitch books, information memoranda, board papers, management presentations and transaction documentation.
- Coordinate due diligence processes, manage transaction timelines, identify key issues and ensure workstreams are delivered to a high standard.
- Work directly with clients, attend meetings, support senior bankers and help manage communication across transactions.
- Supervise Analysts and junior Associates, review their work and help develop their technical and commercial capability.
- Contribute to market mapping, sector research, strategic ideas, pitch preparation and new business initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

- 4-8 years of relevant experience across investment banking, corporate advisory, M&A;, transaction services, valuations, private equity or a closely related field.
- Strong financial modelling, valuation and transaction execution capability.
- Experience preparing high-quality client materials, including pitch books, information memoranda, board papers and transaction documentation.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams,



coordinate stakeholders and keep transactions moving under pressure.
- Strong commercial judgement, attention to detail and ability to think beyond the numbers.
- Confident written and verbal communication skills, with the maturity to engage with clients and senior stakeholders.
- Experience reviewing the work of junior team members and helping them improve.
- A genuine interest in M&A;, capital markets, business strategy and corporate advisory.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Law or a related discipline.

Why This Role Stands Out

- You will not be sitting behind the scenes waiting for exposure. You will be expected to take ownership of workstreams and play a visible role across transactions.
- Work closely with experienced advisers who have strong relationships across corporates, private capital, family offices and entrepreneurs.
- Advise sophisticated clients on meaningful transactions, strategic decisions and capital events.
- Join a firm that is entrepreneurial, nimble and highly regarded in the market.
- Gain the client exposure, commercial judgement and execution experience required to progress toward senior advisory roles.
- Work in a close-knit, high-performance team that values quality, accountability, commercial thinking and long-term relationships.
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus, commensurate with experience.

Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are a high-performing Associate or early-stage Vice President looking for a more senior, client-facing role within a leading independent advisory firm, please click 'apply' to be considered.

All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

📌 Investment Banking Associate / Vice President - M&A Generalist - Leading Independent Investment Bank (Melbourne)
🏢 Collins Executive Recruitment
📍 Melbourne