Director - Capital Advisory

A Director role leading capital advisory work at a specialist advisory firm focused on the energy transition. You will win and lead transactions, capital raises and investment advice across energy, resources and infrastructure. This suits a senior deal practitioner who wants to own mandates directly in a lean team run by senior people. The firm is a trusted adviser to corporates, investors and government across the low carbon economy. Responsibilities: • Lead buy side and sell side M&A mandates, joint ventures and strategic partnerships from origination through to close • Structure debt and equity capital for projects and businesses, and run market outreach to funders, investors and commercial partners • Lead commercial due diligence and investment advice for acquirers, investors and boards • Oversee business cases, financial viability assessments and capital allocation advice for major projects • Advise on separations, integrations and synergy assessments after deals close • Win new work and build long term relationships with C suite, investors and government stakeholders • Grow the Melbourne capital advisory practice, and lead, coach and develop teams of consultants and managers • Take quality ownership of client deliverables, including board and investment committee papers Required Experience: • 12+ years in corporate finance, transaction advisory, investment banking or infrastructure and project finance • A track record of leading closed transactions or capital raises, ideally in energy, renewables, resources or infrastructure • Background from a Big Four deals team, mid market or boutique corporate advisory, investment banking, or corporate development at a developer, IPP or infrastructure investor • Strong financial modelling, valuation and deal structuring skills • Experience writing investment committee and board level material • An established network across investors, financiers or corporates in the transition economy • Experience growing a practice or book of business, with clear origination capability Qualifications: • Degree in finance, commerce, economics or engineering • A postgraduate qualification such as an MBA or Master of Finance is strongly preferred #J-18808-Ljbffr