Associate Director - Transaction Services

Genius People; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Top 4 Advisory in Melbourne is seeking an Associate Director to lead complex due diligence and drive high-profile transactions. You will partner with private equity and corporate clients, delivering insights that shape strategic decisions and value creation.

This role offers direct access to senior partners, a clear career path toward Director, and a culture of collaboration within a globally connected advisory platform.

Qualifications

• 5–12 years' experience in Transaction Services, M&A advisory or corporate finance.
• Currently at Manager, Senior Manager or Director level within Big 4 or mid-tier firms.
• CA or equivalent qualification highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements across multiple sectors.
• Advise clients through the entire transaction lifecycle from strategy to execution.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams while coaching junior talent.
• Build trusted relationships with senior executives, investors and dealmakers.
• Contribute to practice growth and business development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Due diligence leadership

Engagement management

Mentoring juniors

Education

CA or equivalent qualification

Job description

Associate Director - Transaction Services

Top 4 Advisory - Melbourne

Shape market-shifting deals and accelerate your career with one of the world's most prestigious advisory brands. This is a rare opportunity to join a leading Top 4 Advisory firm in Melbourne within their high-performing Transaction Services team.

Working with private equity, corporate, and institutional clients, you will lead complex financial due diligence projects and deliver insights that drive strategic decisions on some of Australia's most high-profile transactions.

What you will do:

• Lead buy-side and sell-side due diligence engagements across multiple sectors


• Advise clients through the entire transaction lifecycle, from strategy to execution


• Manage and develop high-performing teams while coaching junior talent


• Build trusted relationships with senior executives, investors, and dealmakers


• Contribute to practice growth and broader business development initiatives

What we are looking for:

• 5-12 years' experience in Transaction Services, M&A Advisory, Deals or Corporate Finance


• Currently at Manager, Senior Manager, or Director level within Big 4 or mid-tier advisory


• Strong technical expertise in financial due diligence and ability to run engagements end-to-end


• Track record of building client relationships and delivering commercial insights


• CA or equivalent qualification highly regarded


• Advise on iconic, market-shaping deals with a global platform behind you


• Direct access to senior partners and decision-makers across Melbourne


• Clear career pathways toward Associate Director and Director levels


• A collaborative, high-performance culture with world-class resources

This is more than just a next role, it is a chance to elevate your career with a brand that sets the standard in Transaction Services.