Associate, Corporate Advisory

- Do you want to be a corporate advisory professional adept at working on large and complex transactions in high pressure environments with senior stakeholders?
- Are you ready to enhance your exposure and build your career working with some of Australia’s most respected investment bankers and business leaders?
- Would you like to be part of a purpose-driven culture where profits change the lives of women and children in vulnerable communities?

If so, we want to hear from you.

About the role

Adara Partners is seeking a highly motivated and experienced full‑time Associate to join our growing corporate advisory team. The Associate will be provided with an unparalleled opportunity to work in a team delivering financial and strategic advice to Australia’s largest public companies and private organisations whilst making a meaningful contribution to social impact.

The successful candidate will work closely with professionals at the top of their field on client engagements across M&A, capital management and complex strategic advisory.

This is a rare opportunity to work alongside some of Australia’s most influential business professionals in a corporate advisory role that truly makes a difference.

About Adara Partners

Adara Partners is a leading corporate advisory firm that brings together some of Australia’s most respected business leaders to provide top‑tier financial and strategic advice.

Adara Partners acts as a trusted advisor to boards, senior management and significant shareholders of leading Australian corporate and institutional investors, providing independent advice on M&A, capital management and raising, and complex commercial problem solving.

Adara Partners crosses competitive boundaries, bringing together a Panel of 18 of the most senior members of the Australian financial and legal services industry. Panel Members jointly lead mandates in pairs supported by highly experienced corporate advisory professionals.

100% of Adara Partners’ profits are donated to our international development arm, Adara Development, supporting its critical work with communities living in poverty in some of the world’s remotest places.

About you

To excel in this position, you will need:

- 3 – 5 years of experience in investment banking, transactions advisory, valuations, or corporate M&A law.
- Should have a degree in commerce, finance, and/or accounting.
- Sound knowledge of deal execution on M&A transactions, capital raisings, and / or IPOs.
- Exceptional analytical and financial skills.
- High proficiency with excel and powerpoint.
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated exceptional communication style when engaging very senior stakeholders.
- Must maintain complete confidentiality with respect to all engagements and sensitive information.
- Experience with FactSet or similar systems is advantageous.
- Deep commitment to social impact.

The Adara Group is a child‑safe organisation. All employees are required to undergo a National Police Check, a Working with Children Check, and sign our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies.

Location

Our offices are located in The Rocks, Sydney and are shared with our international development colleagues who provide direct insight into the critical work of Adara Development.

Our office is a hybrid working environment. The successful candidate will be expected to work from our physical office 2-3 days a week.

How to apply

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Please submit your application by uploading your Cover Letter and CV.

Please read the detailed Job Description foundhere.

Applications close on Friday 5 December 2025. Please note we will commence interviewing suitable candidates as applications are received and therefore encourage you to apply early.

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