Analyst/Associate

Platinum Pacific Partners; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Pacific Partners seeks an Analyst/Associate for its Group Corporate Development / Internal M&A team in Sydney. You will work on M&A transactions, strategic investments and high-value corporate projects, applying commercial judgment and financial acumen to evaluate opportunities.

You’ll report to senior executives, with a private-equity style approach and a focus on long-term portfolio growth within a respected ASX-listed organisation.

Qualifications

• 1.5–4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, strategy consulting, or Big 4 M&A teams.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Interest in M&A, investments and strategy.

Responsibilities

• Work across M&A transactions, strategic investments and high-value corporate projects.
• Assess potential acquisitions, partnerships and capital allocation decisions.
• Collaborate with senior executives across the group.

Skills

M&A analysis

Financial modelling

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Finance/Economics/Accounting degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are partnering with one of Australia’s most respected and diversified ASX-listed organisations to appoint an Analyst / Associate within their Group Corporate Development / Internal M&A team in Sydney. With a private equity style investment mandate and a strong track record of delivering value through strategic transactions, the team plays a critical role in shaping the group’s portfolio and long-term growth strategy.

In this role, you will work across a range of M&A transactions, strategic investments and high value corporate projects. Working closely with senior executives across the group, you will apply your commercial judgment and financial acumen to assess potential acquisitions, partnerships and capital allocation decisions. This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to complex transactions and strategic decision making within a major corporate group, while enjoying the stability and long-term focus of an internal corporate role.

The ideal candidate will bring 1.5 to 4 years of experience in investment banking, private equity, corporate development, strategy consulting, or Big 4 M&A / transaction teams. You will be commercially minded, analytical and a strong communicator, with a genuine interest in M&A, investments and strategy.

The team is looking for someone who is keen to learn, take ownership and build a long-term career within the organization.

The culture is down-to-earth, collaborative, commercially strong and entrepreneurial.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Rebecca Brazier at [e-mail].