Director, M&A & Partnerships (Sydney/Melbourne)

Mutual Trust Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Mutual Trust Pty Ltd in Sydney or Melbourne is seeking a Director – Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships to lead growth through originations of acquisition opportunities and strategic partnerships.

You will work with the CFO and senior leadership to evaluate opportunities, coordinate due diligence, and manage post‑acquisition integration, ensuring strategic fit and long‑term value creation for clients and families.

Qualifications

• Experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, strategic business development or related commercial advisory roles.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and develop acquisition opportunities, build relationships with business owners and progress commercial transactions.
• Strong financial analysis, valuation and commercial assessment skills.
• Proven ability to develop relationships with business owners, senior executives and external advisers.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to assess commercial opportunities, exercise sound judgement and present recommendations to senior decision-makers.
• A proactive, self-directed approach, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and work collaboratively across the business.

Responsibilities

• Identify and originate acquisition opportunities, particularly across accounting, tax, family office and related professional services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business owners, founders, corporate advisers and industry participants.
• Evaluate potential acquisitions, including strategic fit, commercial viability, financial performance and valuation.
• Work closely with the CFO and internal stakeholders to coordinate due diligence, negotiations and transaction execution.
• Identify, evaluate and develop strategic business partnerships that enhance Mutual Trust's service offering and client outcomes.
• Prepare investment papers, business cases and recommendations for senior leadership and the Board.
• Support post-acquisition integration, with a focus on cultural alignment and long-term business performance.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate development

Strategic partnerships

Relationship management

Financial analysis

Valuation

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Mutual Trust Pty Ltd in Sydney or Melbourne is seeking a Director – Mergers & Acquisitions and Partnerships to lead growth through originations of acquisition opportunities and strategic partnerships.

You will work with the CFO and senior leadership to evaluate opportunities, coordinate due diligence, and manage post‑acquisition integration, ensuring strategic fit and long‑term value creation for clients and families.