Are you a corporate advisory professional adept at working on large and complex transactions in high pressure environments with senior stakeholders?Do you want a rare opportunity to enhance your exposure and build your career working with some of Australia’s most respected business leaders?Would you like to be part of a purpose-driven culture where profits support international development work?ABOUT THE ROLEAdara Partnersis seeking a highly motivated and experienced full-time Associate Director to join our corporate advisory team.The Associate Director will play a pivotal role in a team delivering financial and strategic advice to Australia’s largest public companies and private organisations.This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with a strong background in corporate finance, M&A, and capital markets.The successful candidate will work closely with members of the Adara Partners Panel who actively lead the delivery of our client engagements across M&A, capital management and complex strategic advisory.You will play a key role in managing transactions, mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development initiatives.This is a rare opportunity to work alongside some of Australia’s most influential business professionals in a corporate advisory role that truly makes a difference.ABOUT ADARA PARTNERSAdara Partners is a leading corporate advisory firm that brings together some of Australia’s most respected business leaders to provide top-tier financial and strategic advice.Adara Partners acts as a trusted advisor to boards, senior management and significant shareholders of leading Australian corporate and institutional investors, providingindependent advice on M&A, capitalmanagement and raising, and complex commercial problem solving.100% of Adara Partners’ profits are donated to our international development,Adara Development, to fund maternal, newborn and child health services, and remote community development, in some of the world’s remotest locations.ABOUT YOUTo excel in this position, you will need:6 – 10 years of experience in investment banking, corporate advisory, strategy consulting, or a related field.Sound knowledge and ability to manage end-to-end deal execution on M&A transactions and takeover defence.Proven track record of managing complex transactions and senior stakeholder relationships.Exceptional analytical, communication and presentation skills.Highly proficient with excel and valuation work, with the ability to build and conduct scenario analysis and stress test financial information.Sector expertise is welcomed however as Adara is industry agnostic, the ability to work fluidly across a variety of sectors is key.A strong commitment to social justice and international development.The Adara Groupis a child-safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies.LOCATIONOur offices are located in The Rocks, Sydney and are shared with our international development colleagues who provide direct insight into the critical work of Adara Development.Our office is a hybrid working environment.The successful candidate will be expected to work from our physical office 2-3 days a week.INTERESTED?We look forward to receiving your application.Please submit a Cover Letter and your CV tocareers@adaragroup.orgPlease ensure you put ‘Adara Partners Associate Director’ in the subject line.Please direct all questions tocareers@adaragroup.orgor call 02 9395 2800.Please read the detailed Job Description with Adara’s Cultures and Values foundhere.Applications close on Friday 4 July 2025.Please note we will commence interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received and therefore encourage you to apply early.
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