* Market-leading global advisor in restructuring M&A – work on all landmark restructuring deals across Australia and New Zealand
* Collaborate with renowned special situations and turnaround private equity firms
* Highly collaborative team with exceptional junior talent, strong growth potential, a non-hierarchical structure, and a close-knit global network
Platinum Pacific Partners is excited to be partnering with Australia's leading M&A restructuring team in Sydney to appoint a new
Vice President
. The successful candidate will lead transactions end-to-end, including managing and mentoring a strong pool of Analysts and Associates. The role requires the ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities, including financial modelling, documentation, process management, and external stakeholder engagement. These capabilities should be backed by prior experience in a similar environment. The team expects senior professionals to form independent views based on available information and run transactions autonomously.
Our client is highly regarded for their expertise across M&A, debt advisory, and restructuring. They work closely with leading global alternative investment funds active in special situations, offering high visibility and exposure in the market. The team is known for its strong culture and strategic approach, as well as providing a more sustainable work-life balance compared to many bulge bracket investment banks. As a truly global advisory firm, their integrated international network allows teams to draw on offshore expertise—offering a distinctive proposition in the Australian market.
We are seeking a seasoned Vice President, likely with
7–12 years of post-university professional experience
. The ideal candidate will bring the maturity and confidence needed to collaborate with a high-performing junior team while empowering their continued development. Candidates should bring experience in at least two or three of the following areas:
1. M&A
– ideally with exposure to general industrials, though candidates from all sectors, including natural resources, are encouraged to apply
2. Restructuring and/or insolvency advisory experience
3. Debt advisory or leveraged finance
– while this background may be more narrowly focused in the domestic market, Houlihan Lokey is open to outstanding candidates from this space
We also welcome interest from candidates currently in corporate or investment roles who have relevant experience and are open to transitioning back into investment banking.
If you would like to further explore this role in confidence, please send your resume to