Job Description

Join a highly regarded independent corporate advisory firm with a strong reputation across the Australian mid-market. The firm advises private business owners, public companies, private equity sponsors, family offices and corporates on mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings, strategic reviews and broader corporate finance matters.

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The platform has built its reputation on senior-led advice, deep sector knowledge and high-quality execution across both private treaty and public market transactions. Its work spans sell-side and buy-side M&A;, takeovers, schemes of arrangement, capital advisory, shareholder situations, strategic options analysis and corporate development projects.

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This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Analyst seeking broader responsibility, direct exposure to senior bankers and clients, and the chance to work on high-quality transactions within a lean, entrepreneurial and technically rigorous advisory environment.

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What You'll Do

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- Support the execution of M&A;, capital advisory and strategic corporate finance mandates across private treaty and public market transactions
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- Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses and transaction workstreams to support live mandates and client advice
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- Prepare high-quality client materials, including information memoranda, management presentations, board papers, buyer research, strategic analyses and transaction documentation
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- Assist with sell-side and buy-side processes, including buyer/investor targeting, market mapping, due diligence coordination, process management and transaction execution
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- Conduct sector, company and market research to support both live transactions and origination initiatives
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- Work closely with senior bankers across client meetings, transaction strategy, negotiations and long-term relationship development
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- Coordinate key execution tasks across live mandates, liaising with clients, counterparties, lawyers, accountants, investors and other advisers
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- Review and support analyst-level work where appropriate, maintaining high standards across financial analysis, presentation quality and execution detail
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What You'll Bring

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- 2-4 years' experience in investment banking, corporate advisory or lead M&A; advisory.
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- Demonstrated exposure to M&A;, capital raisings, public market transactions, strategic reviews or broader corporate finance assignments
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- Strong financial modelling, valuation, analytical and presentation capability
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- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with robust attention to detail
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- Commercial judgement, intellectual curiosity and the ability to work closely with senior stakeholders
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- Ability to perform under pressure in a high-expectation, transaction-driven environment
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- HD/D average grade achieved in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Law or a related discipline
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- CFA, CA or similar professional progression viewed favourably but not essential
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Why Join This Platform

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- Exposure to high-quality M&A; and corporate finance mandates across private companies, listed corporates, financial sponsors and family offices
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- Independent advisory model with a genuine focus on tailored client advice rather than balance-sheet-led transactions
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- Lean deal teams offering early responsibility, direct client exposure and close interaction with senior bankers
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- Opportunity to work across private treaty M&A;, public market transactions, capital raisings, restructurings and strategic advisory work
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- Strong culture of execution excellence, technical discipline and long-term client relationships
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- Clear pathway for high performers seeking to develop into trusted corporate advisers
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