Job Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

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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 collaborative environment and engaging work are why our people love working here.

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Role Overview

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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.

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

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Engagement Leadership & Delivery

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- Lead complex M&A; engagements end‐to‐end, owning workstreams and taking responsibility for quality of output and client satisfaction.
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- Serve as primary client contact on active transactions, building and maintaining trusted adviser relationships with corporates, PE sponsors, and boards.
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- Design analytical approaches to complex transaction problems, including valuation, synergy identification, integration planning, and risk mitigation.
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- Develop and deliver defensible, high‐impact transaction recommendations and supporting documentation.
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- Manage delivery timelines and resources to meet deal deadlines in fast‐paced transaction environments.
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Business Development & Client Management

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

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



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

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

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