Senior Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions

- End-to-end ownership of sell-side, buy-side and capital raising mandates within a high-touch mid-market setting.
- Direct client exposure from day one, advising founders, owner-managed businesses and primary shareholders.
- Clear pathway to Director-level with responsibility across execution, client management and early business development.

This opportunity sits within a specialist mid-market M&A; advisory platform focused on delivering strategic outcomes for business owners across a range of sectors. The firm operates a hands-on, execution-focused model, with senior professionals closely involved across all stages of the transaction lifecycle. Due to sustained deal flow and a defined growth strategy, the team is seeking an experienced Senior Associate to take on a pivotal role bridging execution and client leadership.

The role offers full lifecycle exposure across M&A; transactions, including preparation of marketing materials, financial modelling, valuation analysis and management of in-market processes. You will take primary responsibility for managing transactions, including due diligence coordination, investor engagement and negotiation processes, while working closely with senior stakeholders. In addition to execution,



the role involves direct interaction with founders and business owners, requiring the ability to communicate complex financial outcomes with clarity and commercial rigour. You will also oversee junior team members and contribute to proposal development and broader pipeline activity.

Ideal Candidate Profile

- 5+ years’ experience within investment banking, corporate finance, or a transaction advisory environment.
- Proven exposure to end-to-end M&A; processes
- Strong technical capability across financial modelling and valuation methodologies (DCF, trading comparables and precedent transactions).
- Demonstrated experience in transaction execution.
- Exposure to mid-market or owner-managed businesses (advantageous).
- Experience with private equity processes and understanding of buyer dynamics (desirable).
- Ability to independently manage workstreams and deliver high-quality outputs.
- Confidence in engaging with clients and managing stakeholder relationships.
- A track record of contributing to the development and mentoring of junior team members.

Apply now, or reach out to Toby Dickinson at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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📌 Senior Associate – Mergers & Acquisitions (New South Wales)
🏢 East Partnership
📍 New South Wales