Expressions of Interest - Associate - Mergers & Acquisitions, Investment Banking Division

Department Profile

The Mergers & Acquisitions team (M&A) is responsible for structuring and executing a wide range of complex transactions, working in close partnership with the industry coverage groups, including (but not limited to) Healthcare, Consumer & Retail and Industrials.

We are seeking expressions of interest for a potential upcoming Associate level role to join our M&A team based in Sydney. You will be a key member of the team, executing a diverse range of M&A transactions and supporting business development across both private and public markets. This role will involve working closely with internal and external stakeholders, senior bankers and clients, and overseeing analysts.

Primary responsibilities:

• Daily responsibilities include managing day-to-day execution for M&A transactions

• Provide guidance to analysts on financial modelling, financial and industry analysis

• Preparation of external marketing materials and internal reporting documents

• Quality check and taking ownership of work done by analysts

• Participating in day-to-day project management together with clients and other working parties, including lawyers and accountants

• Preparing and delivering client presentations, with a clear and compelling approach

Skills required:

• At least 3+ years of IBD work experience with proven record in executing/leading M&A transactions from other financial institutions (candidates from sector coverage teams with M&A transaction experience will also be considered)

• Excellent academic background with a proven track record of success

• Strong quantitative, analytical and modeling skills with sound knowledge of financial, accounting and operational concepts

• Commitment to excellence and delivery of highest quality work product

• Strong team player

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years.  Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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