Date:
4 Aug 2026
Location:
Sydney, NSW, AU
Brisbane, QLD, AU
Perth, WA, AU
Melbourne, VIC, AU
Department:
Strategy, Risk & Transactions
Description:
Job Requisition ID: 41687
Do you want to help some of the largest, most interesting organisations in the world imagine, deliver and run the future?
In response to unprecedented demand for our market leading M&A Consulting Services, we are looking to hire an Associate Director to join our team in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane 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 Consulting Services Team focuses on the deal cycle – including assessment of deal targets with commercial and operational due diligence, pre-deal analysis, deal execution and implementation. We provide support for our clients during sell-side separations and buy-side integrations, with a focus on increasing growth and value, and helping our clients navigate complex deal processes.
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. You will bring a strategic point of view, structured problem solving, great consulting skills and disciplined planning capabilities. Pre-deal, you will lead teams to assess the operational, strategic and synergy value of clients' deals. Post-deal, you drive the integration or separation planning, always striving to put the client in the best possible position to realise the full potential of the deal.
As an Associate Director in the team, you will typically be involved in:
Financial analysis and due diligence for the proposed transaction
Development of strategic growth options and acquisition strategies for clients
Preparation of acquisition / carve out business cases for review by key stakeholders
Pre-deal advisory work including strategy design and articulation, market and target assessment, structured problem solving and strategic decision making
Development of integration / separation strategies to extract maximum value from the transaction including operating model design and change management
Execution of the transaction, including the negotiation of Transitional Service Agreements, blueprinting and Day-1 (Completion) readiness planning
End-to-end project management of large-scale transactions
Contribute to practice and business development activities e.g. through the development of thought leadership material and/or sales materials
Coaching junior staff to operationalise the deal process for clients through knowledge of the M&A lifecycle and excellent project management skills
Enough about us, let’s talk about you.
You may have all or some of the following skills / experiences:
Bachelor’s degree or post graduate qualification (e.g. CA / CFA / MBA)
6+ 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
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
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. We encourage you to find the right balance between connecting in person with your clients and teams and meeting your own personal needs.
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.
