Corporate Advisory (M&A) Analyst / Associate

Job Description: Corporate Advisory (M&A) Analyst / AssociateLocation: Sydney CBD

Experience: 1–3 Years (Professional Services / Mid-Market M&A / Corporate Development)

Reporting to: Principal / MD

Role Purpose

The candidate will be the "engine room" of the firm’s deal execution. You will support the Principal across the entire transaction lifecycle - from initial pitching to due diligence management and closing. This is a unique opportunity to move away from the "siloed" environment of a professional services firm or corporate development team and gain direct, end-to-end exposure to mid-market transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial modelling & valuation: Build and maintain integrated financial models (P&L, Cash Flow, Balance Sheet), comparable company, and precedent transaction analysis.
• Transaction materials: Drafting high-quality Information Memorandums (IMs), Teasers, and Board presentations that tell a compelling investment story.
• Deal management: Managing virtual data rooms, coordinating with buy-side due diligence teams (lawyers/accountants), and tracking bidder engagement.
• Market research: Identifying potential strategic and financial buyers (PE firms, trade players) and performing deep-dive industry analysis.
• Retainer support: Assisting the Principal in delivering strategic advice for the firm’s long-term advisory clients.

Required Experience & Skills

• Background: 1–3 years of experience within a Corporate Finance or Transaction Services (FDD) team at a professional services firm or in a corporate development team.
• Technical excellence: Highly proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Commercial acumen: An understanding of what makes a business valuable and the ability to identify "deal breakers" early in the process.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication. You will be interacting with founders, buyers (corporate, PE) and others (lawyers, accountants).
• Mindset: A "self-starter" who thrives in a boutique environment.