Mergers & Acquisitions - Multiple Opportunities

• 18 weeks paid parental leave + 12 months return to work support (work 4 days and get paid 5) 
• Flexible work arrangements – work in a way that suits you best, including part-time options
• Learn from the best in the business 

Do you want to help some of the largest, most interesting organisations in the world imagine, deliver and run the future?

In response to the growing demand for our market leading M&A Consulting services, we are looking to hire problem solvers to join our team to deliver trusted advice and practical solutions for our clients.

If you are looking to take your career to the next level and gain exposure to the world of mergers and acquisitions, then our team provides you with the perfect opportunity:

• We have supported some of Australia’s most iconic transactions across private equity and corporate Australia.
• We invest in our people - you will have access to experienced coaches, world class training and global development opportunities.

About the team

We know that Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) are a huge deal for businesses, so whether the focus is on growth through acquisitions or increasing shareholder value through strategic divestments, we support clients from start to finish.

Our M&A practice advises corporate, financial and private investors on local and cross border mergers & acquisitions. Our end-to-end integrated offering of M&A advisory, due diligence, valuations, structuring and M&A consultancy services supports clients throughout their M&A lifecycle to maximise deal value on every transaction

What will your typical day look like?

You will drive the thinking of Corporate and Private Equity clients to uncover the true strategic and operational capability of acquisitions or divestments. 

As a member of the team, you will also be involved with:

• Shape the Strategy and Identify the Deal: Our advisors help define an M&A strategy that evaluates the changing industry landscape to identify opportunities and targets for growth, while aligning to the client's enterprise’s corporate strategy.
• Prepare & Execute the Deal: From financial, tax, commercial and operational, HR/benefits, ESG and IT due diligence to structuring advice and financing options, we bring deep capabilities to help clients successfully navigate the complexities of a closing process.
• Deliver The Promised Returns: Integrating or divesting involves an additional set of challenges – costs, timelines and disruption to business as usual. Our lead advisors drive and deliver Day 1, end-state planning and integration needs.
• Transform & Realise Greater Value: We support clients to evolve for the future by assessing potential disruptors and transformational opportunities. We encourage clients to pursue these in parallel with the deal to redefine their organisation - Transform While You Transact.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.

You are someone with:

• Bachelor’s degree or post graduate qualification (e.g. CA / CFA / MBA)
• 3+ years advisory/consulting experience, ideally from a Big 4, strategy or boutique consulting firm or the internal strategy function of a large corporate - this is provided as a guidance only, please don't let it limit you, if you feel you have something to add to our team
• Natural aptitude to problem solving and structured thinking
• Strategy toolkit
• Experience with the broader deal-oriented process and environment
• Excellent financial and analytical skills
• Articulate communication and confident presentation skills
• Pragmatic commercial acumen – able to identify risks and develop solutions to manage those risks
• Managing cross-functional teams to deliver engagements across all of phases of the M&A lifecycle including due-diligence, pre-close and post-merger integration
• Demonstrated ability in structuring complex problems into discrete components and communicate these to the team
• Demonstrated ability working in a fast-paced environment and willingness to deal with ambiguity and change
• Project management experience in planning, overseeing and leading large-scale projects to completion
• Ability to travel based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

Why Deloitte?     

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.   

We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong.  

We prioritise flexibility and choice. At Deloitte, you get trust on Day 1. We know our people get their best work done when they’re in control of where and how they work, designing their work week around their client, team and personal commitments. 

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package.  

Next Steps  

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now, we’d love to hear from you!  #alwayson# 

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.  #LI-DNI