Boutique M&A & Capital Advisory Associate

Anton Murray Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anton Murray Consulting in Sydney is seeking an Associate to work directly with some of Australia’s senior investment banking professionals on high-profile M&A, capital management, IPOs, and other strategic mandates. You’ll deliver rigorous financial analysis, valuations, market insights, and transaction support while helping shape pitch material and new deal origination.

This hands-on role accelerates your technical and commercial capability and provides exposure to sophisticated transactions

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• You’ll work across the full spectrum of corporate advisory, combining analytical depth, transaction execution, client delivery, and business development. Key responsibilities include:
• 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.

Skills

Financial modelling

Analytical ability

Valuations

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Initiative

Confidentiality

Tools

FactSet

Job description

Anton Murray Consulting in Sydney is seeking an Associate to work directly with some of Australia’s senior investment banking professionals on high-profile M&A, capital management, IPOs, and other strategic mandates. You’ll deliver rigorous financial analysis, valuations, market insights, and transaction support while helping shape pitch material and new deal origination.

This hands-on role accelerates your technical and commercial capability and provides exposure to sophisticated transactions