OUR VALUE PROPOSITION
At RSM, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change for both our clients and our people.
RSM Australia supports a people-centric and collaborative culture where we are committed to empowering and developing you. As a leading professional services firm, we connect you to an extensive network of global resources and invest in your future. We value the meaningful work that you do and encourage you to be a part of the change.
Our value proposition is our commitment to you; it highlights the experiences, benefits, and value that you can expect as part of RSM. This is underpinned by our three values – integrity in everything that we do, supporting clients everywhere, and developing and valuing everyone.
Who we are:
RSM Australia is a member of RSM, the world’s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.
About the role:
At RSM, we're looking for a commercially minded Senior Associate with solid experience in Deals/ M&A to join our growing Corporate Finance team in Melbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to sit at the intersection of data, transactions and strategic decision-making, helping clients unlock insights that drive better outcomes across the deal lifecycle.
You'll apply advanced analytics to real-world M&A situations, supporting buy-side and sell-side transactions, due diligence engagements, carve-outs and post-deal value creation initiatives. If you enjoy turning complex data into compelling commercial insights and want to work on a diverse range of transactions, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll do:
As a Senior Associate, you'll play a key role in delivering transaction-focused analytics and advising clients through critical business decisions. You will:
Deliver analytics across buy-side and sell-side transactions, due diligence engagements, sell-side preparation, carve-outs and post-deal value creation projects.
Analyse large and complex datasets to identify trends, risks, value drivers and opportunities that influence deal outcomes.
Utilise tools such as Alteryx, SQL, Python and Power BI to transform data into meaningful commercial insights.
Translate complex analysis into clear and practical recommendations for clients, investors and internal stakeholders.
Work closely with Corporate Finance and Transaction Diligence teams on transaction engagements and client deliverables.
Support and mentor junior team members while contributing to project planning and delivery.
Assist with proposals, business development activities and client presentations
About you:
You're a naturally curious and analytical professional who enjoys solving complex problems and bringing a commercial lens to data. You thrive in fast-paced environments, can manage competing priorities, and enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional client outcomes.
You will bring:
3-5 years' experience in consulting, strategy, deals, transaction services, M&A advisory, due diligence or a related environment.
A degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related discipline.
CA qualification or progress towards completion.
Strong understanding of the transaction lifecycle and how analytics supports deal decision-making.
Experience using analytical tools such as Alteryx, SQL and Python.
Exposure to visualisation and reporting tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
Strong commercial acumen and the ability to work with complex or imperfect datasets.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present insights to a range of stakeholders.
Exposure to cloud-based analytics environments such as Azure, Databricks or Microsoft Fabric would be highly regarded.
Life at RSM:
RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, so it is critical for us to find the right people for the job on offer. Our network of offices across Australia and around the world allow us to offer a personal service to all our clients regardless of where they are!
Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness financial and lifestyle benefits.
How to apply:
Please click on the “apply” button and complete our online application form.
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