Associate – Corporate Advisory in Sydney

This is a rare opportunity to join a leading corporate advisory firm, working directly with some of Australia’s most senior investment banking professionals on complex, high-impact transactions across public markets, M&A, capital raisings and IPOs. The role is suited to an Associate who already understands how public markets operate and can hit the ground running. You’ll work closely with an Associate Director and senior advisers on live mandates, delivering rigorous financial analysis, market-driven insights, and hands-on execution support across listed and private company transactions.

The Role

• You’ll be involved across the full lifecycle of corporate advisory engagements, with a strong emphasis on public markets knowledge and execution, including:
• Delivering high-quality financial analysis, valuations, and scenario modelling across M&A, capital raisings, IPOs, and strategic advisory mandates.
• Analysing public company financials, trading performance, market disclosures, and peer group data to form clear, defensible commercial views.
• Conducting detailed market, sector, and company research to support strategic recommendations and origination ideas.
• Supporting end-to-end transaction execution, including due diligence, review of transaction documentation, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparing polished pitch decks, board papers, and client materials that clearly communicate complex ideas and market dynamics.
• Contributing to business development through market monitoring, idea generation, and preparation for pitch meetings.
• Working closely with senior advisers while maintaining professionalism, discretion, and high standards in all client interactions.

About You

This role suits someone who is technically strong, commercially minded, and comfortable operating around senior stakeholders. You will bring:

• 3–5 years’ experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, valuations, or corporate M&A law.
• Clear exposure to public markets, including listed company analysis, capital raisings, IPO processes, or market-facing advisory work.
• A solid grounding in M&A execution and transaction environments.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills, with strong Excel and PowerPoint capability.
• The ability to quickly synthesise large volumes of financial and market information into clear, actionable insights.
• A polished communication style and confidence engaging with senior executives and boards.
• Experience with FactSet or similar market data platforms (advantageous but not essential).
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

Why This Role

This is not a passive support role or a learning-only seat. It’s designed for someone who wants to be in the detail, in the room, and part of shaping advice for boards and management teams. You’ll gain exposure to sophisticated public and private market transactions, work alongside senior advisers, and be trusted to take responsibility early in a high-performance advisory environment.