Director, Corporate Advisory

Sloane Shorey; Sydney; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Sloane Shorey is seeking a Director, Corporate Advisory to lead client relationships across Australia and Asia, focusing on M&A, private capital and strategic advisory across technology, energy, resources and healthcare sectors.

The role combines business origination, project leadership and collaboration with international colleagues on cross-border assignments, delivering commercially relevant advice to senior executives and boards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with CEOs, boards, investors and other senior decision makers across Australia and Asia.
• Originate new business through established industry relationships, referrals and proactive client development.
• Advise clients on complex commercial, investment, regulatory, reputational and market-related matters.
• Bring deep sector knowledge, industry perspectives and commercial judgment to client discussions and advisory assignments.
• Identify developments, opportunities and challenges within relevant industries that may have implications for corporate and investment decisions.
• Lead advisory assignments, working with research and specialist colleagues to translate intelligence, analysis and industry expertise into commercially relevant advice.
• Work closely with international colleagues on cross-border assignments, client relationships and commercial opportunities.
• Help develop the firm's presence, relationships and advisory capabilities across Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Job description

DIRECTOR, CORPORATE ADVISORY – AUSTRALIA & ASIA

Sydney or Melbourne

Our client is an international advisory firm working with leading investors, corporates and senior decision makers on complex commercial, investment and market-related matters.

The firm combines deep industry expertise, international perspectives and specialist research to help clients understand commercial environments, evaluate opportunities, manage risks and make informed business decisions.

We are seeking a senior professional to help develop the firm's presence in Australia and strengthen its advisory capabilities and client relationships across the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Of particular interest are individuals with backgrounds in M&A, private capital, investment banking, corporate development or senior industry advisory roles who bring substantial sector expertise, established senior relationships and a strong understanding of the commercial forces shaping businesses and investment decisions.

Priority sectors include Technology, Energy, Oil & Gas, Mining, Critical Minerals and Healthcare.

This is a highly client-facing position combining corporate advisory, relationship development, business origination and project leadership. The successful individual will work closely with international colleagues on complex commercial matters involving Australia, Asia and global markets.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage relationships with CEOs, boards, investors and other senior decision makers across Australia and Asia.
• Originate new business through established industry relationships, referrals and proactive client development.
• Advise clients on complex commercial, investment, regulatory, reputational and market-related matters.
• Bring deep sector knowledge, industry perspectives and commercial judgment to client discussions and advisory assignments.
• Identify developments, opportunities and challenges within relevant industries that may have implications for corporate and investment decisions.
• Lead advisory assignments, working with research and specialist colleagues to translate intelligence, analysis and industry expertise into commercially relevant advice.
• Work closely with international colleagues on cross-border assignments, client relationships and commercial opportunities.
• Help develop the firm's presence, relationships and advisory capabilities across Australia and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

PROFILE

We are interested in established professionals who combine significant industry expertise, commercial credibility and strong senior relationships.

Relevant backgrounds may include:

• Investment banking, M&A advisory and private capital.
• Private equity, infrastructure investment and investment management.
• Corporate development, strategic investments and senior commercial positions.
• Senior industry roles within technology, energy, resources or healthcare.
• Corporate advisory, transaction advisory and specialist professional services.
• Industry-focused consulting and advisory businesses.

Candidates should demonstrate:

• Deep expertise in one or more priority sectors, particularly technology, energy, oil and gas, mining, critical minerals or healthcare.
• A strong understanding of the commercial and investment landscape across Australia and Asia.
• Established senior relationships with relevant corporates, investors, financial advisers and industry participants.
• Experience engaging with CEOs, boards, senior investors and other influential decision-makers.
• Strong commercial judgment and an ability to understand complex business, investment and market-related issues.
• The ability to develop trusted client relationships and identify opportunities where specialist advisory capabilities can add value.
• Demonstrable business development capability, ideally including originating advisory work or developing significant commercial relationships.
• The credibility and presence to represent an international advisory firm at senior levels.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and an interest in helping develop a growing international advisory business.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This position would particularly suit an established investment, industry or corporate advisory professional who has developed substantial sector knowledge and senior relationships and is interested in applying that experience across a broader range of commercial and investment-related issues.

It offers the opportunity to combine industry expertise, commercial relationships and international advisory work while helping develop an established firm's presence across Australia and Asia.