Job Description

Associate Director Private Equity and Acquisition Finance

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- Join a market-leading team within CBA's Institutional Banking & Markets (IB&M;) business
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- Support the origination and execution of complex leveraged and acquisition finance debt transactions
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- Sydney CBD location with exposure to Australia's leading private equity sponsors, corporates and advisers
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See yourself in our team.

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The Private Equity & Acquisition Financing team forms part of Capital Structuring within Institutional Banking & Markets (IB&M;).

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The team is responsible for originating, structuring, underwriting and executing leveraged and acquisition finance solutions for private equity sponsors, corporate acquirers and financial sponsors.

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Working across a diverse range of M&A;, refinancing and strategic financing opportunities, you'll partner closely with Coverage, Loan Markets & Syndications, Risk and product teams to deliver tailored financing solutions to some of Australia's most sophisticated clients.

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This is an opportunity to join a highly respected franchise and gain exposure to landmark transactions across the Australian and broader institutional banking landscape.

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Do work that matters.

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As an Associate Director, you'll play an important role in supporting the origination, structuring and execution of leveraged and acquisition finance transactions across a portfolio of private equity, sponsor-backed and corporate clients.

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You'll work closely with senior team members to develop financing solutions,



coordinate transaction execution and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.

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Key responsibilities include:

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- Support the origination, structuring and execution of leveraged and acquisition finance transactions
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- Develop financial models, perform credit analysis and prepare transaction approval materials
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- Manage transaction execution workstreams including pricing, due diligence, documentation, approvals and settlement processes
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- Assist in evaluating financing opportunities across M&A;, refinancing, recapitalisation and strategic financing situations
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- Partner with Coverage, Risk, Treasury, Legal, Loan Markets & Syndications and product teams throughout the transaction lifecycle
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- Contribute to the preparation of client presentations, financing proposals and transaction recommendations
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- Build and maintain relationships with clients, sponsors, advisers and internal stakeholders
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- Assist senior team members in identifying new opportunities and supporting broader origination initiatives
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- Maintain a strong focus on risk management, governance and disciplined execution
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We're interested in hearing from people who;

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Bring experience gained within leveraged finance, acquisition finance, structured finance, corporate banking,



debt capital markets, credit risk, investment banking or related institutional banking environments.

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You'll also bring:

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- Experience supporting the structuring and execution of complex debt financing transactions
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- Solid financial modelling, analytical and credit assessment capability
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- Knowledge of leveraged finance, acquisition finance and broader institutional banking products
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- Experience preparing credit submissions, transaction papers and approval materials
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- Strong commercial judgement and problem-solving capability
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- An ability to manage multiple transaction workstreams in a fast-paced environment
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- Strong relationship and stakeholder management skills
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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- A desire to further develop client-facing, structuring and origination capabilities within a leading leveraged finance franchise
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Why join us?

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This is a rare opportunity to join one of Australia's leading leveraged finance teams and gain exposure to some of the market's most significant M&A; and financing transactions.

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You'll work alongside experienced bankers, advisers and private equity sponsors while developing expertise across leveraged finance, acquisition finance and capital structuring.

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In return, you'll join a high-performing and collaborative team that is passionate about delivering outstanding client outcomes and committed to supporting your long-term career development within Institutional Banking & Markets.

📌 Associate Director Private Equity and Acquisition Finance (New South Wales)
🏢 Commbank
📍 New South Wales