Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global advisory and consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action-oriented professionals across more than 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' most complex challenges and helping them reach their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who make a tangible impact on clients and shape the industry. Guided by A&M's core values, Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, our collaborative environment and engaging work are why our people love working here.
The Team
The Corporate Finance team provides mergers & acquisitions advisory, debt advisory and transaction support to multinational corporates, private equity firms, financial institutions, and private companies and boards across multiple sectors. We are expanding our M&A capabilities and seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead and grow our Corporate Finance practice.
Senior Manager based in Sydney.
Lead and manage M&A engagements end-to-end, from transaction sourcing through to deal completion.
Drive client relationships and build trusted adviser relationships with corporates and private equity sponsors.
Lead and mentor a growing M&A team, setting quality standards and developing junior talent.
How you Will Contribute
Engagement Leadership & Delivery
Lead complex M&A engagements end-to-end, owning workstreams and taking responsibility for quality of output and client satisfaction.
Serve as primary client contact on active transactions, building and maintaining trusted adviser relationships with corporates, PE sponsors, and boards.
Design analytical approaches to complex transaction problems, including valuation, synergy identification, integration planning, and risk mitigation.
Develop and deliver defensible, high-impact transaction recommendations and supporting documentation.
Manage delivery timelines and resources to meet deal deadlines in fast-paced transaction environments.
Business Development & Client Management
Assist in the origination and development of relationships with corporate clients, private equity firms and other key referral sources
Proactively contribute to the pursuit of new transaction opportunities across the broader A&M platform.
Take the lead in drafting proposals, pitches, and thought leadership, positioning A&M's M&A capabilities in the market.
Build and sustain a strong professional network in the M&A and corporate finance market.
Drive cross-service line relationships to create integrated advisory solutions for clients.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of M&A professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
Direct the work of mid-level and junior team members, providing guidance, quality review, and professional development support.
Contribute to recruitment, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives across the practice.
Support practice management including resourcing, capacity planning, and quality oversight.
Model commercial acumen and integrity in all client and team interactions.
Core Work Areas
Mergers & acquisitions advisory and strategic transaction support.
Project management and client communication and engagement.
Financial analysis, financial modelling and valuation analysis.
Potential buyer / investor outreach and management.
Corporate finance analysis and investment decision support.
Qualifications & Experience
6+ years of hands-on M&A advisory experience, gained in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or corporate finance roles.
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related discipline; CPA, CA, or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.
Demonstrated track record of successfully leading transactions from commencement through completion.
Strong experience in financial analysis, valuation, modelling, and transaction structuring.
Proven ability to manage teams, develop junior talent, and drive a high-performance culture.
Demonstrated business development capability through network of relationships.
High-level Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills; proficiency with financial modelling tools and data analytics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing board-level presentations, investment memoranda, and client reports.
Collaborative leader with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and service lines.
