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About the Role
- Part of the broader BDO international network with 100,000+ employees worldwide and 2,500 corporate finance professionals
- Mid-Market M&A Financial Adviser of the Year finalist (2024) – Australia (Mergermarket)
- No 1 Most active M&A Advisor globally by deal count (2023) (Pitchbook)
You'll be joining BDO’s leading mid-market Deal Advisory practice as a Senior Analyst, working to deliver exceptional transaction outcomes for our clients.
Your primary responsibility is to assist in the delivery of Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) transactions, which will include sell side and buy side engagements, and capital advisory mandates. Strong analytical skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to build strong and trusted client relationships are essential to be successful.
BDO’s Deal Advisory Analysts gain exposure working across a number of industries, including, amongst others, technology (software & services), business services, and manufacturing. Many of our transactions involve private capital providers, including leading mid-market financial sponsors and venture capital investors.
The relatively flat team structure provides Analysts with significant involvement across all aspects of the lifecycle of a transaction.
Key responsibilities:
- Build detailed 3-way financial models to evaluate transaction scenarios, valuation, and deal structures.
- Perform company valuations using methodologies such as DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
- Develop compelling client presentations and pitch books to secure mandates, communicate strategic ideas and transaction opportunities.
- Draft teasers, information memorandum, and other documents used to market transactions to potential buyers or investors.
- Conduct in-depth research on industries, markets, and competitors to support deal origination and execution.
- Support senior colleagues in managing all aspects of deal execution, including timelines, documentation, counterparty and intermediary discussions, and client communication.
- Stay updated on market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics impacting M&A activity.
- Work closely with the rest of the BDO Deal Advisory practice on strategy and business development.
- Act as an ambassador of the firm, participate in marketing events, and contribute to BDO M&A national team activities.
About You
Our preferred candidate will have sound corporate finance work experience gained within a financial professional services role.
As well as the following:
- A background in another leading accounting or boutique advisory firm, private equity, investment banking or in industry corporate development roles.
- Professional CA and/or CFA qualifications, or similar. Applicants who are well-progressed in their studies will also be considered.
- Degree with outstanding academic record from a leading Australian or Overseas university or business school.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint for creating impactful presentations and Microsoft Excel for complex financial modelling and analysis.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including writing and research skills, and the ability to effectively interact with senior professionals, clients, and key stakeholders.
- ·Strong quantitative and financial analysis skills.
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive).
We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer for 2025-2026 by Diversity Council of Australia and a 2024-2025 Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
BDO is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview process, we encourage you to contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]
