M&A Associate, Australia — Complex Deals & Strategy

Morgan Stanley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley in Australia seeks high-performing Investment Banking Associates based in Sydney or Melbourne to join the M&A practice across Natural Resources, Technology Media and Telco, and General Industrials.

Applicants should bring strong transaction execution experience and a track record of delivering high-quality client outcomes, with the ability to work with senior bankers, clients, sponsors and other market participants on complex, high-profile transactions.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of relevant investment banking experience, preferably within M&A, Natural Resources or an industry coverage group with substantial transaction exposure.
• Demonstrated experience executing complex M&A, strategic advisory and/or capital markets transactions.
• Advanced financial modelling, valuation and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting, corporate finance and financial statement analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation development and client-facing materials.

Responsibilities

• Execute a broad range of M&A and strategic advisory transactions across Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
• Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models and valuation analyses.
• Prepare client presentations, strategic reviews, pitch materials and transaction documentation.
• Manage day-to-day execution workstreams in collaboration with clients, lawyers, accountants and other advisers.
• Review and oversee the work product of Analysts and provide guidance on modelling and analytical assignments.
• Support senior bankers in business development activities and client relationship management.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality work products within demanding timeframes.

Skills

M&A execution

Financial modelling

Valuation analyses

Client presentations

Accounting & FP&A knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Morgan Stanley in Australia seeks high-performing Investment Banking Associates based in Sydney or Melbourne to join the M&A practice across Natural Resources, Technology Media and Telco, and General Industrials.

Applicants should bring strong transaction execution experience and a track record of delivering high-quality client outcomes, with the ability to work with senior bankers, clients, sponsors and other market participants on complex, high-profile transactions.