Associate Director – Mergers & Acquisitions

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Melbourne or Sydney | Hybrid | Full-Time

| Strategy and M&A Team

Tenet Advisory & Investments is an advisory and investments firm built for a changing world. Founded on the principles of momentum, growth and value creation, we partner with clients to deliver a better today and an even stronger tomorrow.

Our team brings together talented and passionate professionals from diverse disciplines and industries. Working as one collaborative unit, we apply smart business principles to help our clients navigate the complex challenges they face in private, public, government and industry settings.

About the Job As a high‑impact Associate Director – M&A within our Strategy and M&A team, you will lead complex transaction engagements, advise senior executives and shape outcomes that deliver measurable business impact. This is a leadership role within an advisory context, you’ll work across both transaction advisory and strategic engagements, helping clients navigate their commercial and growth‑oriented objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Apply strong financial acumen and commercial judgment, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and working capital analysis, to assess company performance and value relative to peers

Lead and deliver a variety of transaction types, including buy‑side, sell‑side, and capital raising (equity or debt) engagements

Conduct, prepare, and review valuations, financial modelling, due diligence, and deal structuring; guide teams to refine outcomes

Prepare and review client‑facing deal materials, including presentations, proposals, summaries, term sheets, and other marketing documents

Support clients across multiple sectors through data analysis, financial modelling, and commercial insights (EBITDA, multiples, ROI)

Lead strategy and transformation initiatives, including market research, competitor analysis, growth pathways, business cases, synergy and integration planning, and business improvement projects

Assess business performance against KPIs, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving actionable recommendations

Lead, coach, and mentor project teams, including Tenet team members, client stakeholders, and external subject matter experts

Engage and influence senior leaders and executives, managing stakeholder expectations and facilitating decision‑making

Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring high‑quality output, attention to detail, and alignment with client requirements

Demonstrate strong proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and other data visualization tools to communicate insights effectively

About you

6+ years’ experience in M&A, investment banking, corporate development, strategy consulting, private equity, or transaction advisory services.

Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.

Experience preparing and presenting high‑quality client materials.

Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders.

Commercial judgment, attention to detail, and a hands‑on approach.

Qualifications Relevant tertiary qualification in finance, commerce, economics, or related field.

Why Tenet?

Hybrid working: 4 days in‑office, 1 day remote, aligned to client requirements

Competitive remuneration and discretionary bonus

$5,000 annual wellness & development package

25 days annual leave + 5 “Tenet Leave” days

Generous and flexible parental leave offering

Access to EAP (confidential counselling)

Employee Share Option Plan

Opportunity to gain exposure to Strategy projects in an agile, cross‑functional team

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