If you’re an experienced M&A Analyst who is interested in the full breadth of M&A advisory and investment related deal work with Australia’s top private equity and corporate clients while gaining exposure to the entire deal lifecycle – this rare combination of M&A advisory and strategy and could be the perfect role for you.
Genesis Advisory is a boutique advisory firm with expertise in M&A advisory, strategy consulting and investments and are known to our clients for our practical advice with the rare benefit of investment experience. Our key principals have extensive deal as well as direct investment experience at top-tier strategy, private equity and investment firms (e.g. Bain, Crescent Capital, Macquarie). We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated M&A Analyst with 1-3+ years experience who is skilled in financial modelling and can immediately contribute to the M&A advisory business from day one.
Analysts will gain exposure to M&A work across the full deal and investment cycle as well as highly commercial deals strategy work:
- M&A advisory – we provide a full range of M&A, corporate development and strategic advisory services with a focus on private equity and the lower mid-market. Typical projects include: buy-side deal advisory (e.g. investment case modelling and IC papers, deal management and negotiations), deal origination, sell-side deal advisory (e.g. investment memorandum creation, sell-side deal management) and value creation projects with portfolio companies
- Strategy consulting – we work on a range of the most critical corporate strategy matters facing boards and C-level executives for businesses ranging from ASX50 businesses, private equity funds and portfolio companies to high-growth entrepreneurial ventures. Typical projects include: Board level growth strategy, customer strategy, commercial due diligence, acquisition and investment strategy
With a fast-growing pipeline of corporate advisory mandates and target acquisitions, our corporate advisory has doubled in the last 12 months. We are looking for an experienced Analyst to help us grow this part of our business whilst working on projects which frequently combine elements of both M&A and strategy. Please visit the Genesis Advisory website for further company information: www.genesisadvisory.com.au
About you
- Possesses a growth mindset and passionate about problem-solving and investments
- 1-3 years of M&A or financial modelling experience
- Interested or experienced in investment related or deal work
- Highly analytical with technical skills in financial modelling and valuations
- Ability to effectively construct, articulate and present in-depth analysis
- Exhibits a strong level of ownership in all that they do
- Strong relationship building skills
- A friendly, collaborative team player who is also an independent thinker
- University degree qualified (all faculties welcome)
You will have the opportunity to
- Work directly with experienced Partners and Senior Directors on a range of mid-market transactions across a variety of industries
- Get hands-on experience across all aspects of the M&A value chain, including M&A strategy, origination, due diligence, valuation, financial modelling, integration planning, commercial negotiation and execution
- Get a rare look-in to the investment process and thinking most advisers rarely see, with unparalleled exposure to Australia’s top private equity funds, helping them to find and assess good deals
- Assist in both the origination of new mandates and the execution through completion of deal pitches and compiling deal materials (such as Investment Committee papers, Information Memorandums and Financial Models)
- Perform 3-way statement financial modelling
- Develop a good understanding of deal structuring through detailed, end-to-end involvement in transactions
- Develop origination and deal-making skills (target list building, target engagement calls, etc), with direct exposure to business owners and senior management of client and target companies
- Develop and build strong client relationship skills with consistent client interaction on live mandates
We're a down-to-earth, entrepreneurial team that values integrity, collaboration, and putting people first. We want everyone to feel comfortable being their true selves at work and to know they can make a real difference in shaping our growth, direction, and culture.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-growing top tier M&A advisory and strategy boutique and develop commercial nous and gain experience across the entire deal lifecycle from highly analytical investment professionals. You will be coached and mentored directly by the leadership team and gain exposure working with C-suite executives, Australia’s top private equity firms and senior stakeholders to develop your skills and build your network. You will receive a remuneration package c. $100,000 – $135,000 commensurate with experience.
To apply, please send your application to joinus@genesisadvisory.com.au, including your CV, cover letter and academic transcript. Please note you will be required to have full working rights in Australia.
