About the job

• Join our Finance community and lead and advise on the execution of M&A transactions
• Permanent Opportunity Brisbane or Sydney
• Flexible working environment

Your Purpose

Suncorp’s Corporate Development team provides advice on and executes corporate development initiatives within the Suncorp Group. The team has a focus on inorganic activity although works closely with the Group Strategy team which has an organic focus.

The Corporate Development team is accountable for leading and advising on the execution of M&A transactions. Typically, the team provides advice and governance oversight on smaller scale transactions led by the business lines and provides full-service project management services on larger transactions led by the Group. The team also maintains the Group valuation Model (GVM) and preparation of associated materials to support the organic business plan and advice to the Group Board.

What You’ll Do

• Analysis of M&A opportunities (strategic rationale evaluation, valuation and other analysis) including assessment of takeovers, mergers / de-mergers; Acquisitions, Divestment; Strategic equity investments; The establishment / exit of joint ventures or similar co-investment proposals; and Other inorganic activities (strategic partnerships, management buy outs etc)
• Financial modelling for transactions and other corporate finance situations
• Execute M&A transactions including due diligence (sellside and buyside), transaction documentation negotiation and project management
• Preparation of briefing papers on M&A topics for senior executives within the Suncorp Group
• Maintenance of the GVM and preparation of associated Board materials
• Maintain relationships with supporting stakeholders across the Group
• Influence and negotiate with senior stakeholders (EGMs, CEO’s) across the Group

What You’ll Need To Bring

• Undergraduate degree (likely to be Finance, Accounting, Economics)
• Postgraduate qualifications would be highly regarded (ICAA / CPA / CFA / Masters of Finance / MBA)
• 4-7 years in investment banking, corporate finance team within a boutique or chartered accounting environment, private equity or internal corporate development team
• As a frame of reference, our indicative expectations would be that the candidate would be an Associate / Senior Associate within investment banking or Senior Manager / junior Associate Director in a corporate finance / chartered accounting environment (acknowledging that there will be variations across institutions)
• Strong technical skills across financial modelling (including advanced excel skills and ability to use and navigate external data platforms)
• Deep understanding of the various corporate finance valuation methodologies and their respective appropriate application
• Ability to research, analyse, interpret and challenge financial and commercial information
• Strong understanding of shareholder value creation economics
• Sound working knowledge of M&A processes including pricing versus valuation, due diligence, transaction documentation and negotiation
• Ability to support transaction advice and execution
• Strong team player with an interest not only in M&A but also organic strategy and corporate finance aspects of the role
• Efficient and methodical project management skills
• Outstanding people skills - ability to effectively communicate and build trust with a wide range of people from across the Group including senior management
• Experience in and understanding of Financial Services transactions or valuation would be a bonus but not a pre-requisite

What's In It For You

• Competitive salary package
• Discounts of up to 25% on our various Insurance, Banking & Superannuation products
• Flexible working environment and arrangements; genuine focus on work-life balance
• Numerous discounts with our corporate partners (retail & shopping / travel & holiday / health & wellbeing)
• We offer support and various programs for our people: (Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health & Wellbeing, Study Support, Employee Referral Program, Facilities for nursing mothers, Company share options, Social club, Years of Service Recognition)

What You Will Love About Working With Us

Better outcomes for customers takes innovation, care and a laser focus. As part of Finance & Advice at Suncorp Group, we’re the go-getters working at the heart of some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted names in banking and insurance to deliver just that – and then some. Here, you’ll be equipped with all kinds of support and opportunities to make an impact, because our commitment to brightening lives extends to all our incredible people too. And in an organisation that measures success through the results we deliver for our customers, communities and each other, you’ll thrive knowing you’re making a genuine difference along the way.

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