Associate - Corporate Advisory

About the RoleThis Associate role offers a rare opportunity to work directly with some of Australia’s most senior investment banking professionals on high-profile M&A, capital management, IPOs, capital raisings, and complex strategic mandates. Working alongside the Associate Director and an experienced corporate advisory team, you’ll deliver high-quality financial analysis, valuations, market insights, and transaction support, while also contributing to pitch development and new deal origination.It’s a hands-on role ideal for someone looking to accelerate their technical and commercial capability while gaining exposure to sophisticated transactions and senior decision-makers.ResponsibilitiesYou’ll work across the full spectrum of corporate advisory, combining analytical depth, transaction execution, client delivery, and business development. Key responsibilities include:• Conducting high-quality financial analysis, valuations, and scenario modelling to support live M&A, capital raising, IPO, and strategic engagements.• Interpreting financial statements, large datasets, and market information to generate clear, actionable insights for clients.• Preparing detailed market, industry, and company research to inform strategic recommendations and decision-making.• Supporting end-to-end execution of transactions, including reviewing documentation, assisting with due diligence, and liaising with senior advisors and key stakeholders.• Developing polished pitch decks, board materials, and presentation packs that communicate complex ideas with clarity and impact.• Contributing to business development through opportunity research, market monitoring, shaping origination ideas, and participating in pitch meetings.• Helping build a strong pipeline of advisory mandates through proactive idea generation and high-quality preparation of client materials.• Demonstrating maturity, professionalism, and alignment with the boutique’s values and high-performance culture.What You’ll BringWe’re seeking someone with strong technical foundations, commercial instinct, and the confidence to operate around senior leaders. You’ll stand out if you have:• 3–5 years of experience in investment banking, transaction advisory, valuations, or corporate M&A law.• Solid grounding in M&A execution, capital raisings, IPO processes, or related transaction environments.• Strong financial modelling, analytical, and valuation skills, with advanced proficiency in Excel.• A polished communication style and the confidence to work with senior stakeholders.• The ability to synthesise large amounts of information quickly and form commercially sound viewpoints.• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality across all engagements.• Experience with FactSet or similar financial information systems (advantageous but not essential).• A strong sense of initiative, intellectual curiosity, and the desire to grow within a high-calibre boutique advisory environment.Compensation: Strong competitive salary (Flexible depending on experience)