Strategic M&A & Advisory Associate

Collins Executive Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Executive Recruitment is seeking an Associate for a leading global advisory platform in Sydney. The role provides early responsibility and direct exposure to senior bankers on high-impact transactions.

You will support execution of cross-border mandates, build financial models, prepare board-ready materials, and coordinate with clients and advisers under supervision. A strong finance background and transaction experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ experience in investment banking or top-tier corporate advisory.
• Demonstrated transaction exposure across M&A and/or complex advisory assignments.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capability.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a demanding, high-expectation environment.
• Degree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline (CFA progression viewed favourably).

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of M&A, strategic advisory, and capital-related mandates, including complex and cross-border transactions.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models, valuations, and analytical workstreams to support live mandates and client advice.
• Prepare high-quality client materials, including strategic analyses, transaction documentation, and board-level presentations.
• Manage key execution tasks across live deals, liaising with clients, counterparties, and external advisers under senior supervision.
• Conduct sector, company, and market analysis to support both live transactions and origination initiatives.
• Work closely with senior bankers to support negotiations, client meetings, and long-term relationship development.
• Review and coordinate analyst-level work where appropriate, maintaining high technical and presentation standards.

Skills

Investment banking

Financial modelling

Valuation

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Education

Finance degree

Commerce degree

Economics degree

CFA progression

Job description

Collins Executive Recruitment is seeking an Associate for a leading global advisory platform in Sydney. The role provides early responsibility and direct exposure to senior bankers on high-impact transactions.

You will support execution of cross-border mandates, build financial models, prepare board-ready materials, and coordinate with clients and advisers under supervision. A strong finance background and transaction experience are essential.