Job Description

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KW Partners is working with one of the most exciting full-service investment banking platforms in the Australian market to appoint an Associate 2 into its Sponsors team .

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This is a genuine top-end-of-town opportunity. The team operates at the premium end of the market, advising leading private equity sponsors and corporates on complex, high-profile transactions across M&A; and capital markets.

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The platform combines market-leading deal flow, exceptional senior leadership and significant exposure to clients and transactions . Expectations are high, but for an ambitious Associate looking to accelerate their career, the opportunity is equally significant.

The Role n

As an Associate 2, you will play a key execution role across live transactions and pitches, working directly with senior bankers and clients.

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You will:

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- Execute complex M&A; and sponsor-led transactions from origination through to completion
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- Build and review detailed financial models, valuation analysis and transaction materials
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- Coordinate transaction processes across clients, counterparties, advisers and internal teams
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- Take increasing responsibility for managing Analysts and junior team members
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- Work closely with senior bankers across the broader full-service platform
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- Develop direct exposure to leading Australian and global private equity sponsors
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- Contribute to pitches, strategic ideas and new business opportunities
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Who They're Looking For n

You will ideally be an Associate 2 or equivalent with strong investment banking experience from a leading platform.

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You will bring:

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- Strong financial modelling and valuation capability
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- High attention to detail and commercial judgementConfidence operating in a demanding, fast-moving transaction environment
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- The ability to take ownership and drive workstreams rather than simply support them
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- Strong communication skills and credibility with senior bankers and clients
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- Genuine ambition to build a long-term career in investment banking
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Why This Chance? n

This is not a role for someone looking to take their foot off the accelerator.

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It is an opportunity to join a high-performing Sponsors franchise within a leading full-service bank , work on some of the most exciting and significant transactions in the market, and learn from exceptional senior bankers.

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For the right Associate, it offers top-end deal exposure, genuine responsibility, strong mentorship and a platform from which to build a serious investment banking career.

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📌 Financial Sponsors Investment Banking Associate (Sydney)
🏢 kw partners
📍 Sydney