Thomas Frost Executive is partnering with a major bank to appoint a Vice President / Senior Associate to its in-house Mergers & Acquisitions team in Melbourne.
The team executes the group's strategy directly, working on acquisitions, divestments, simplification and portfolio decisions.
It works closely with the CFO, Executive Committee and board, and briefs external advisers on major transactions.
This is a chance to move to the principal side of M&A.;
You'll keep working on sophisticated transactions while gaining genuine strategic influence, senior visibility and a long-term career path within a leading financial institution.
The role
Execute M&A; transactions end to end, across both buy side and sell side
Build and review financial models, valuations and transaction analysis
Quickly develop a deep understanding of the businesses involved in each transaction
Prepare materials for senior executives, the Executive Committee and the board
Manage external advisers, including investment banks, lawyers and accountants
Work with business leaders across the group on strategic initiatives
Mentor and develop junior team members
About you
6 to 10 years of experience in M&A;, investment banking or corporate development
Robust execution experience across the full M&A; process
Excellent financial modelling and analytical skills
Strong commercial judgement, and able to think clearly under pressure
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable working with ambiguity and minimal guidance
Financial institutions experience is welcome but not essential.
Strong generalist M&A; bankers are encouraged to apply.
Suitable backgrounds include bulge bracket and boutique investment banks, in-house M&A; or corporate development teams, and private equity candidates with investment banking training.
What's on offer
Principal-side M&A; with direct strategic impact
Close exposure to senior leadership and the board
Variety, with every transaction presenting a new business and new challenges
More sustainable hours than traditional investment banking
A long-term career path, with former team members moving into senior leadership roles across the group
Relocation support for the right candidate
The role is based in Melbourne, and the team works predominantly in the office.
We're also keen to hear from strong analysts with 2 to 3 years in investment banking, valuations, transaction services, institutional banking or private equity, for a second opportunity in the same team.
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