Director - M&A Transaction Services

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Director to join our leading M&A Transaction Services team located in Sydney. This role offers a unique opportunity to work directly with Australia's largest corporate and private equity clients across diverse industries, supporting high-value and complex corporate transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute intricate transaction deals, gaining significant due diligence and commercial insights.
• Collaborate with global colleagues on cross-border M&A activities, expanding market exposure and understanding.
• Conduct comprehensive business analyses including historical trading, cash flows, and forecasts to identify client opportunities and risks.
• Provide insightful reporting and advice to clients using advanced M&A Data Analytics and Generative AI tools, helping shape strategic investment decisions.
• Enhance personal and team capabilities in analytics and financial modeling through continuous learning, secondments, and coaching.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, advisors, and deal counterparties for sustained business growth.
• Mentor and coach junior team members fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Team Overview

The M&A Transaction Services team partners across the deal lifecycle to deliver due diligence, financial analytics, IPO and capital market insights, bid defense, accounting advice, and contract reviews. Leveraging cutting-edge data analytics platforms and multidisciplinary expertise, the team serves private and listed corporates, global enterprises, and private equity firms across the Asia Pacific region.

Candidate Profile

• Postgraduate qualifications such as CA, CPA, or a Master's in Applied Finance are preferred.
• At least 7 years of relevant professional services experience, ideally within Audit and Transaction Services at a Big 4 firm.
• Strong grasp of accounting principles and concepts relevant to financial transaction environments.
• Excellent structured thinking and attention to detail to support complex financial analyses.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analytics or visualization software.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to cultivate robust business relationships.

Why Join Us?

We are committed to delivering impactful work while fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and inclusivity. Our emphasis on coaching enables career development in various directions. We proudly support diversity and provide a safe, inclusive workplace that values every perspective. Additionally, we encourage flexible working arrangements to balance client service, team interaction, and personal priorities.

Benefits & Perks

• Retail discounts
• Wellbeing leave
• Paid volunteering days
• Twelve flexible working options
• Market-leading parental leave and return-to-work support

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed according to Deloitte Talent Standards aimed at fostering global career growth and delivering consistent client service excellence. The selected candidate will undergo background screening by Deloitte or an external provider.