Corporate Development – M&A

Corporate Development – M&A (Junior/Associate)

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Base pay range

A$90,000.00/yr - A$125,000.00/yr

About the Company

Pennae Group is a family-owned investment and operating company with a long history of building and scaling successful businesses. With a focus on both organic and acquisitive growth, we are building a portfolio of businesses in equipment hire, industrial services, and other sectors aligned with our long-term vision.

About the Role

We are seeking an early-career professional (1–3 years' experience in M&A, investment banking, consulting, or corporate development). This role is ideal for someone looking to build their career in corporate development, with the opportunity to be directly involved in the full acquisition lifecycle — from origination through to deal execution and post-merger integration — while receiving direct mentorship from world-renowned M&A expert Adam Coffey.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential acquisition opportunities aligned with Pennae Group's investment strategy.
• Maintain a structured database/CRM of targets, tracking all outreach activities and relationship history.
• Prepare market scans and industry mapping reports to identify consolidation opportunities.

Outreach & Relationship Building

• Conduct direct outreach to vendors, owners, and advisors of target businesses.
• Maintain regular contact with intermediaries, brokers, and industry networks.
• Facilitate and coordinate initial meetings between Pennae Group leadership and target businesses.

Transaction Support

• Prepare high-quality presentations and briefing materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Review and analyse financial reports and operating data to support initial evaluations of targets.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing Letters of Intent (LOIs), term sheets, and transaction documents.
• Support the management of external advisors (legal, tax, accounting, and due diligence providers).
• Participate in the due diligence process, assisting with the collection, review, and synthesis of information across commercial, financial, operational, and legal streams.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of post-merger integration activities.
• Support workstreams focused on aligning systems, processes, and people.
• Help track progress of integration initiatives to ensure synergies and value creation are realised.

Board & Advisor Engagement

• Work closely with the Group CEO, Board, and advisors on active deals.
• Receive mentorship from Adam Coffey, leveraging his extensive M&A expertise.
• Incorporate best practices from leading M&A methodologies into Pennae Group's approach.

About Adam Coffey

Adam Coffey is a highly regarded business leader, former CEO of three national private equity–backed service companies, and author of best-selling books including:

• The Private Equity Playbook
• The Exit Strategy Playbook
• Empire Builder: The Road to a Billion

For more information, visit Adam Coffey's official website.

Candidate Profile

• Someone with a strong appetite to learn and pursue a career in mergers and acquisitions.
• An excellent communicator and natural people person, comfortable building relationships with business owners and advisors.
• Confident in overcoming objections during outreach and negotiations.
• Curious and analytical, with a keen interest in reviewing and interpreting financial data.
• Organised and self-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A collaborative team player, willing to grow within a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

What We Offer

• A rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full M&A lifecycle, from origination through to post-merger integration.
• Direct mentorship from Adam Coffey and exposure to a high-performing Board.
• Career development in corporate development, M&A, and business leadership.
• A supportive culture with the opportunity to make a direct impact on Pennae Group's growth.

Location & Work Pattern

• Based in Sydney.
• Expected to attend Penrith office at least 2 days per week, with flexibility to work remotely on other days.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Investment Management

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