Director - Corporate Advisory - Independent Platform

• Step into a senior leadership role at one of Australia's most respected independent advisory firms.
• Drive deal execution and team performance alongside high-profile senior advisors.
• Shape the direction of a growing platform with genuine purpose at its core.

A well-established independent advisory firm with deep roots in the Australian market is seeking a Director to take ownership of mandate execution, team leadership, and client relationships at a senior level. This is a rare opportunity to join a platform where your contribution is genuinely visible.

You'll work alongside experienced senior advisors with strong market networks, lead a capable junior team, and serve as the day-to-day engine of a tight-knit, high-performing advisory practice. The firm operates across M&A, capital management, corporate strategy and special situations, offering broad exposure without the constraints of a large institutional environment.

Role Details

Reporting to senior leadership, you will lead execution across active mandates, manage and develop a team of Associates and Analysts, and act as the primary point of contact for inbound client activity. Business development is a meaningful part of the remit - both through your existing networks and through active relationship building across the market.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years' experience in investment banking, M&A advisory, transaction services or corporate finance.
• Exposure across multiple transaction types - M&A, ECM/DCM, capital management, restructuring or special situations.
• Demonstrated success leading and developing junior advisory teams.
• Highly commercial, execution-focused, and technically strong.
• Confident managing senior client relationships and operating as a trusted advisor.
• A track record of business development and the ability to build and leverage relationships at board level.
• Comfortable with autonomy and accountability in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

This firm has a strong culture and a genuine sense of purpose. Candidates who value both excellence and meaning in their work will find it a compelling place to build the next chapter of their career.

Apply now, or reach out to Matthew Spence at ***email_hidden*** for a confidential discussion.