Director – M&A Origination – Independent Corporate Advisory Firm
Director – M&A Origination – Independent Corporate Advisory Firm
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Corporate Finance, Investment & Advisory Recruitment | Sydney & Melbourne | kilian@collins-executive.com.au | 0423490310
Our client is an established and respected independent corporate advisory firm, known for executing complex and high-impact mid-market M&A transactions. The firm advises a broad range of private and listed companies, private equity sponsors and family offices across multiple sectors.
With a strong deal track record and an execution team in place, the firm is now looking to appoint a commercially driven Director or Executive Director to focus on deal origination. This is a front-line role with clear visibility and autonomy – suited to an individual with strong commercial instincts, a relevant network, and a track record of converting relationships into actionable mandates.
Key responsibilities:
* Originate and convert new M&A mandates (sell-side and selective buy-side)
* Develop and manage relationships with private company founders, listed CEOs/CFOs, family offices and investors.
* Generate and lead high-quality pitch materials and idea generation
* Work closely with the senior team to identify strategic market opportunities
* Oversee early-stage transaction structuring and drive client engagement through to handover to execution teams
The ideal candidate will have:
* 10+ years’ experience in M&A, corporate finance, business development, or a related strategic role
* A credible origination network across mid-market private and/or public companies
* Strong commercial instincts and relationship-building ability
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* A track record of delivering mandates or successfully identifying and converting deal opportunities
What’s on offer:
* Salary range of $275k–$350k incl. super + bonus, with clear linkage to origination success
* Bonus is uncapped and directly tied to a percentage of originated transactions
* Direct access to a highly experienced leadership team and strong in-house execution support
* Entrepreneurial, collegiate environment with no bureaucracy
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and directly benefit from the value you generate. Ideal for an experienced corporate adviser or business developer who enjoys deal sourcing, client engagement and building long-term commercial relationships.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance, Business Development, and Sales
* Industries
Financial Services, Investment Banking, and Business Consulting and Services
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