Strategy And Corporate Development Associate

Hi. We're OFX, a global provider of online, international payment services. We solve the complexity of moving money and enable better decisions. Headquartered in Sydney with offices worldwide, we're a customer-focused business that is all about inspiring customer confidence.

At OFX, you'll have the opportunity to reach beyond your role and function across disciplines. Make use of your diverse skill set at a business that values your expertise and turn your potential into reality.

We are seeking a team player with an ownership mindset to join our Corporate Development team. The Strategy and Corporate Development Associate will be joining a small and collaborative team, reporting into the Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, working closely with the CFO and CEO, focused on strategy development, solving the most critical strategic questions and the execution of global M&A activities.

**What you do**

The role consists of strategy development, solving critical questions and executing M&A:
Support strategy development:

- Support the development of OFX's international corporate strategy, including developing e.g. scenario planning, strategy principles, competitive advantages and competitive positioning
- Support the strategic planning process with analysis and presentations for the Executive Team and the Board
- Provide support on solving the most critical strategic questions:

- Execute and lead detailed problem definition, work plans, analysis, strategic option evaluation and strategy development to support critical decision making, and case for change, where required
- Deliver discrete strategic projects or work-streams on larger projects
- Prepare presentations for the Executive Team and the Board in support of critical decision-making projects

Support all aspects of international deal execution:

- Conduct key qualitative and quantitative (all aspects of financial modelling, including but not limited to building 3 statement models, DCF valuations, synergies assessments and returns analysis) analyses
- Prepare presentations for the Executive Team and the Board in support of deal buy-in and approvals
- Conduct due diligence (e.g., strategic, operational, risk and technology, etc.), document negotiation and closing activities

**Qualifications**
- 3-5 years in transactional roles in international Investment Banking across small and big deals
- Undergraduate degree

**Knowledge, skills, experience**
- Strategic thinking skills, defined as the ability to structure complex and ambiguous issues, to deliver well-supported data-backed recommendations
- Strategic thinker with desire to continuously learn / develop
- Strong analytical skills, fluency in performing rigorous financial and quantitative analyses
- Team player, pro-active and action oriented, who enjoys ownership
- Excellent communication, judgment, maturity to work with executives
- Desire to work in deals internationally across a spectrum of small to large deals
- Experience with technology

**What it's like working at OFX**

We're OFXers because we want to make a difference. We see challenges as opportunities and we're not afraid to roll up our sleeves to get stuff done. We're committed to making things easier for our clients, pushing boundaries and continuing to move with the times so that we can continue to inspire confidence every day and through every transaction.

We operate as one team, cross-functionally and globally to drive outcomes that deliver excellence for our customers. We're curious self-starters who love learning and sharing our knowledge with others. We embrace change and use our initiative and resilience to overcome challenges.
- Always keep learning. We offer LinkedIn learning programs, which all OFXers have access to. We offer a variety of other learning programs and host an annual Open Day to encourage cross functional and soft skill learning
- Giving back, we encourage OFXers to give back to causes and communities that are important to them. We celebrate this with an annual volunteer day, that OFXers can use together or individually
- We promote an environment of reward and recognition, OFXers are encouraged to celebrate their peers' effort, technical expertise or support through a range of channels and awards
- Our Good Vibes employee-led committees organize events to keep our employees engaged inside and outside the office. Whether it's participating in our weekly yoga class (now also on Zoom), office happy hours, end of year celebrations. Our team wants you to feel welcome
- At OFX, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where we value, respect, and encourage our people to be their authentic selves. With an employee base as diverse as the clients we serve, we know that being an inclusive workplace is fundamental to our continued success.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Paid volunteer leave

Supplemental pay types:

- Performan