Job Description

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

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This is an opportunity 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.

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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.

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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.

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The Opportunity

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

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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.

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This is a strong prospect 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.

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Key Responsibilities

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

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



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

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- 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.
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- Work closely with experienced advisers who have strong relationships across corporates, private capital, family offices and entrepreneurs.
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- Advise sophisticated clients on meaningful transactions, strategic decisions and capital events.
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- Join a firm that is entrepreneurial, nimble and highly regarded in the market.
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- Gain the client exposure, commercial judgement and execution experience required to progress toward senior advisory roles.
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- Work in a close-knit, high-performance team that values quality, accountability, commercial thinking and long-term relationships.
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- Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus, commensurate with experience.
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All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

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