Collins Executive Recruitment is working with a highly regarded independent corporate advisory firm with a strong reputation across the Australia. The firm advises private business owners, public companies, private equity sponsors, family offices and corporates on mergers and acquisitions, capital raisings, strategic reviews and broader corporate finance matters. The platform has built its reputation on senior-led advice, deep sector knowledge and high-quality execution across both private treaty and public market transactions. Its work spans sell-side and buy-side M&A, takeovers, schemes of arrangement, capital advisory, shareholder situations, strategic options analysis and corporate development projects. Due to continued activity and a strong forward pipeline, the firm is looking to appoint an Investment Banking Analyst to join its advisory team. This is a strong opportunity for an Analyst seeking greater responsibility, direct exposure to senior bankers and clients, and the chance to work on high-quality transactions within a lean, entrepreneurial and technically rigorous advisory environment. The OpportunitySupport the execution of M&A, capital advisory and strategic corporate finance mandates across private treaty and public market transactionsBuild and maintain detailed financial models, valuation analyses and transaction workstreams to support live mandates and client advicePrepare high-quality client materials, including information memoranda, management presentations, board papers, buyer research, strategic analyses and transaction documentationAssist with sell-side and buy-side processes, including buyer and investor targeting, market mapping, due diligence coordination, process management and transaction executionConduct company, sector and market research to support both live transactions and origination initiativesWork closely with senior bankers across client meetings, transaction strategy, negotiations and long-term relationship developmentCoordinate key execution tasks across live mandates, liaising with clients, counterparties, lawyers, accountants, investors and other advisersMaintain high standards across financial analysis, presentation quality, attention to detail and execution discipline Requirements1-4 years’ experience in investment banking, corporate advisory, transaction services, valuations, restructuring or a closely related corporate finance environmentExposure to M&A, capital raisings, public market transactions, strategic reviews or broader corporate finance assignmentsStrong financial modelling, valuation, analytical and presentation capabilityClear written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detailCommercial judgement, intellectual curiosity and the ability to work closely with senior stakeholdersAbility to perform under pressure in a high-expectation, transaction-driven environmentDegree in Finance, Commerce, Economics, Accounting, Law or a related disciplineCFA, CA or similar professional progression viewed favourably but not essential Why JoinExposure to high-quality M&A and corporate finance mandates across private companies, listed corporates, financial sponsors and family officesIndependent advisory model with a genuine focus on tailored client advice rather than balance sheet-led transactionsLean deal teams offering early responsibility, direct client exposure and close interaction with senior bankersOpportunity to work across private treaty M&A, public market transactions, capital raisings, restructurings and strategic advisory workStrong culture of execution excellence, technical discipline and long-term client relationshipsClear pathway for high performers seeking to develop into trusted corporate advisers Would you like to hear more?If you are an investment banking or corporate advisory professional looking to broaden your transaction exposure within a high-quality independent advisory platform, we would welcome a confidential discussion. Please send your CV to [email protected]. All applications are treated with strict confidentiality.