• Entrepreneurial & agile business
• Strong deal flow & extremely capable team
• Proven track record with innovative deal structures
Our client is a diversified miner and marketer of critical commodities with a strong global presence, producing over 100 million tonnes of coal annually. They have a significant presence across both thermal and metallurgical coal, being involved in multiple large acquisitions over recent years. The firm is looking to add a Senior Investment Associate to their M&A/Corporate Development team in their Sydney office.
The key features of this role are:
• Report to General Manager Coal M&A/Business Development & Finance
• Plays a central role on coal M&A, corporate development, financial reporting and strategic analysis including business case comparisons
• Involvement in strategic analysis to support the firm’s market leading carbon emissions reduction initiatives including valuation work on renewable energy projects
• Regular interaction with CEO of Global Coal Business Unit
• Significant autonomy and responsibility with the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of the technical side of the business which actually drives value
• Strong deal flow, high value transactions
• Previous personnel have progressed to more senior roles across the broader business
The successful candidate will fit the following:
• ~3-6 years’ experience in corporate advisory from either an investment bank, leading independent advisory firm or big 4 CA team
• Thrive in a relatively unstructured environment without the need to be micro-managed
• Able to work as part of a team
• Strong finance and modelling skills with demonstrable commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial and comfortable taking initiative and ownership
• Powerpoint skills and ability to develop presentations
• Experience in conduct and management of due diligence processes
For a confidential discussion to learn more about the opportunity and your fit for the role please contact Rory Callow on rcallow@jmes.com.au.
Applicants must have full working rights for Australia to be considered.
