The Team

The Corporate Finance team provides mergers & acquisitions advisory, debt advisory and transaction support to multinational corporates, private equity firms, financial institutions, and private companies and boards across multiple sectors. We are expanding our M&A capabilities and seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead and grow our Corporate Finance practice.

• Senior Manager based in Sydney.
• Lead and manage M&A engagements end-to-end, from transaction sourcing through to deal completion.
• Drive client relationships and build trusted adviser relationships with corporates and private equity sponsors.
• Lead and mentor a growing M&A team, setting quality standards and developing junior talent.
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How You Will Contribute

Engagement Leadership & Delivery

• Lead complex M&A engagements end-to-end, owning workstreams and taking responsibility for quality of output and client satisfaction.
• Serve as primary client contact on active transactions, building and maintaining trusted adviser relationships with corporates, PE sponsors, and boards.
• Design analytical approaches to complex transaction problems, including valuation, synergy identification, integration planning, and risk mitigation.
• Develop and deliver defensible, high-impact transaction recommendations and supporting documentation.
• Manage delivery timelines and resources to meet deal deadlines in fast-paced transaction environments.
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Business Development & Client Management

• Assist in the origination and development of relationships with corporate clients, private equity firms and other key referral sources
• Proactively contribute to the pursuit of new transaction opportunities across the broader A&M platform.
• Take the lead in drafting proposals, pitches, and thought leadership, positioning A&M's M&A capabilities in the market.
• Build and sustain a strong professional network in the M&A and corporate finance market.
• Drive cross-service line relationships to create integrated advisory solutions for clients.
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Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of M&A professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Direct the work of mid-level and junior team members, providing guidance, quality review, and professional development support.
• Contribute to recruitment, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the practice.
• Support practice management including resourcing, capacity planning, and quality oversight.
• Model commercial acumen and integrity in all client and team interactions.