At a Glance
- Tasks: Identify and evaluate M&A opportunities while supporting strategic transactions.
- Company: Join an innovative AI drone solutions company transforming various sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and exposure to senior leadership.
- Other info: Dynamic office culture in Sydney with great career growth potential.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of M&A in a cutting-edge tech environment.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years in M&A or finance; strong financial modelling skills required.
The predicted salary is between 90000 - 110000 $ per year.
Bradford Jacobs is assisting an AI drone solutions company, offering cutting‑edge aerial solutions across a range of sectors, including construction, agriculture, real estate, environmental monitoring, and infrastructure inspection. Their mission is to harness drone technology to deliver high‑quality data, insights, and visual content to enable clients to make informed decisions.
About the role
Our client is seeking a sharp and commercially driven M&A Business Development Associate to support our corporate development and mergers & acquisitions pipeline. You will play a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and executing strategic transactions that drive the company’s growth agenda. This is a high visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership and external advisors.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, research, and evaluate potential acquisition targets and strategic partnership opportunities.
- Build and maintain a proprietary deal pipeline through market mapping, outreach, and relationship development.
- Conduct financial modelling, valuation analysis (DCF, LBO, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions), and deal structuring.
- Prepare investment memoranda, management presentations, and board materials.
- Support end‑to‑end M&A processes: LOI, due diligence, SPA negotiation, and integration planning.
- Develop and maintain relationships with investment bankers, advisors, brokers, and industry contacts.
- Produce sector‑specific market intelligence reports and competitive landscape analysis.
- Track deal progress and maintain the CRM pipeline (e.g., DealCloud, HubSpot, or Salesforce).
- Work cross‑functionally with Legal, Finance, and Operations during due diligence and integration.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- 2–5 years of experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, or strategy consulting.
- Strong financial modelling skills in Excel; experience with DCF, LBO, and merger models.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related field (CFA or CA a plus).
- Experience preparing information memoranda, teasers, and management presentations.
- Commercially astute with the ability to assess strategic fit and value creation potential.
- Excellent written and verbal communication — able to present clearly to C‑suite and board level.
- Full working rights in Australia.
Nice to Have
- Experience in a specific vertical aligned with the company’s acquisition strategy (e.g., SaaS, financial services, healthcare, infrastructure).
- Existing deal flow network or advisory relationships in Australia / APAC.
- Exposure to integration management post‑close.
- CFA charter holder or CA/CPA qualification.
- Experience with DealCloud, Affinity, or similar deal management platforms.
Fully office based role in Sydney. Permanent full time employment.
Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist employer: Bradford Jacobs
Bradford Jacobs is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Sydney where innovation meets opportunity. As a Mergers and Acquisitions Specialist, you will benefit from a culture that prioritises professional growth, with direct exposure to senior leadership and a collaborative atmosphere that encourages strategic thinking. The company not only supports your career development through hands-on experience in high-stakes transactions but also fosters a sense of community among employees, making it a rewarding place to build your future.
