Investment Banking Associate

About the role

Our client, a leading independent corporate advisory firm in Sydney, is expanding its mid-market M&A team for 2026. The Investment Banking Associate will work on a high-volume pipeline, supporting both domestic and cross-border transactions across technology, healthcare, industrials, financial services and consumer sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Lead workstreams in due diligence, financial modelling and valuation.
• Manage data rooms and ensure accurate documentation throughout the deal process.
• Prepare client presentations, pitch decks and information memoranda.
• Interact directly with clients and senior bankers to drive deal execution.
• Support the coordination of transaction logistics and post-deal integration activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of end-to-end M&A experience, preferably from a global investment bank or boutique advisory firm.
• Strong analytical mindset with a proactive, strategic and ownership-driven attitude.
• Commitment to a long-term career in investment banking.

Required skills

What we offer

• Mentoring and support from senior leadership and experienced deal teams.
• Opportunity to work on a highly active mid-market platform with a record of 15 transactions in 2025.
• Collegiate culture within a high-performing, high-calibre team.