THE COMPANY
Highbury Executive is partnering with a leading boutique corporate advisory firm to appoint Vice President / Principal to their Sydney team.
THE COMPANY
Highbury Executive is partnering with a leading boutique corporate advisory firm to appoint Vice President / Principal to their Sydney team.
This is a senior opportunity for an experienced M&A; professional who wants to lead transactions and build client relationships in a lean, high-performance environment. The firm focuses exclusively on mid-market M&A; and private equity transactions.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the firm's Partners, you will lead the day-to-day running of live M&A; and capital raising mandates from inception to close. You will be the main point of contact for clients and counterparties, manage and develop junior team members, and play an increasing role in origination. There is a clear pathway to Director for the right candidate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the execution of buy-side and sell-side M&A; processes across the mid-market
Manage transaction timetables, counterparties and advisers from preparation through to completion
Oversee and review financial models, including DCF, LBO and merger analysis
Take ownership of information memoranda, pitch materials and board-level transaction documents




Lead negotiations alongside Partners, including on valuation, deal structure and key commercial terms
Run due diligence processes across legal, financial and commercial workstreams
Lead capital raising mandates for PE-backed and privately owned businesses
Build and maintain senior relationships with PE sponsors, founders, management teams and advisers
Contribute to origination by identifying opportunities and supporting current business pitches
Mentor, manage and develop small team of analysts
REQUIREMENTS
6+ years of M&A; advisory, investment banking or transaction services experience, including at least 2 years leading deal execution
A track record of closed transactions, ideally across mid-market or PE-backed deals
Expert financial modelling skills and the ability to review and challenge junior work
Experience managing clients directly and leading counterparty negotiations
Experience leading and developing junior team members
CA or CFA qualified
An established or developing network across PE sponsors, corporates and advisers
Excellent judgement, commercial acumen and communication skills
Ambition to grow into a Director role and build a long-term career in mid-market M&A;

📌 Vice President - Investment Banking Boutique (New South Wales)
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📍 New South Wales