Investment Banking Associate / Analyst - Natural Resources

UBS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS is seeking a driven Investment Banking Senior Analyst / Junior Associate to join the Critical Minerals team in Australia, with options for Perth or Sydney. You will work on complex M&A and capital markets transactions, gaining direct exposure to live deals from day one while collaborating with senior bankers and clients to deliver strategic outcomes in fast-paced environments.

The role emphasizes transaction execution, client development and building robust financial models.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking, preferably Resources sector.
• Strong financial analysis skills and ability to produce presentation material quickly.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with colleagues and clients at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Execute transaction workstreams across M&A and capital markets.
• Prepare pitch books explaining trends, options and strategies.
• Generate ideas and approaches to push the business forward.
• Coordinate with senior colleagues and investors to meet client needs.
• Create and analyze financial models for complex deals.
• Build and maintain client relationships to expand network.
• Identify problems, propose options and solutions; support junior bankers.

Skills

2-4 years experience

Strong financial analysis

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Client development

Resources sector knowledge (AU)

Curiosity about AI in workflows

Education

Top-tier education institution

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Join a high-performing team advising on complex, high-impact transactions across M&A and capital markets. This role offers direct exposure to live deals from day one, working closely with senior bankers and clients to deliver strategic outcomes in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

339501BR

City

Perth

Key Responsibilities

Join a high-performing team advising on complex, high-impact transactions across M&A and capital markets. This role offers direct exposure to live deals from day one, working closely with senior bankers and clients to deliver strategic outcomes in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

We’re looking for a driven Investment Banking Senior Analyst / Junior Associate to:

• take responsibility for transaction execution workstreams across M&A and capital markets transactions, including deal documentation preparation;
• develop pitch book presentations to explain industry trends, discuss client options and recommend strategies to meet client goals;
• generate new ideas and creative approaches that push the business forward;
• identify and meet client needs, coordinating and working alongside senior colleagues and investors;
• create and analyze financial models for complex transactions;
• build and maintain client relationships to expand your network;
• spot problems, generate options and recommend solutions; and
• support the development of junior investment bankers.

The team

You’ll be working in the Critical Minerals team in Sydney or Perth. Our team is responsible for covering Resources clients in Australia and has recently been involved in some of the largest and most complex transactions in the sector. We closely work with product teams to provide our clients with innovative solutions and market leading capability across the entire investment banking spectrum. You’ll play an important role in advising clients on a range of market and strategic matters, including origination and execution of M&A and capital markets transactions. UBS is widely regarded as the leading investment bank in Australia, and consistently maintains its position as the leading corporate advisor in domestic and cross-border transactions and also the leading capital markets business over the longer term

Your Skills And Experience

• ideally you have 2-4 years’ experience working in investment banking, preferably within the Resources sector;
• a well-rounded academic background from a top tier education institution;
• strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to produce accurate presentation material quickly;
• excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise with colleagues and clients at all levels;
• driven and creative with exemplary integrity;
• experience assisting with client development; and
• good understanding and hands-on exposure to the Resources sector in Australia would be advantageous.
• You’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

About Us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe. We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Contact Details

UBS Business Solutions SA
UBS Recruiting

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.