Corporate Finance Associate, Real Estate, Sydney

About Jarden

We are a leading independent investment and advisory group. Founded in New Zealand in 1961 and established as a market leader for decades, we expanded our successful operation into Australia in 2020.

Our dedicated team of over 300 professionals includes some of the industry's most experienced and respected leaders. Together, we are committed to being our clients' most trusted partner.

We serve a diverse range of clients, both local and international. This includes corporations, private equity firms, government entities and institutional investors. Our expertise encompasses corporate advisory, capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, equities, research, fixed income, currencies & commodities.

Jarden is seeking a Corporate Finance Associate to join our Real Estate team in Sydney. Since establishing our Australian presence six years ago, we have built a leading, differentiated Real Estate business across listed and private markets, advising on some of the most significant and complex transactions in Australia and New Zealand, and raising significant amounts of listed and private capital for our clients.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-profile real estate transactions while developing your career alongside industry-leading professionals, and building deep sector expertise across listed and private real estate markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Support execution of M&A transactions, public and private capital raisings, and strategic advisory mandates within the Real Estate sector
• Prepare comprehensive financial analyses, valuation models, presentations and transaction documentation
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate with legal, accounting, and other professional advisers
• Assist in the preparation of all forms of client presentations, ensuring high-quality content
• Conduct in-depth independent research into real estate and capital markets, REITs, real estate fund managers and developers, and related industries and companies to help inform strategic ideas and recommendations
• Develop relationships with clients through active involvement in transactions and advisory assignments
• Collaborate with senior bankers on due diligence for potential opportunities, including market analysis and risk assessment
• Stay informed on real estate sector trends, market developments, and regulatory changes

You are a competent, confident individual with the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment. You will interact extensively with colleagues and clients, so strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. You have strong attention to detail and the ability to organise and manage multiple work assignments, with frequent priority changes.

In addition, you have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Finance, Economics, or a related field
• Relevant corporate finance experience at an investment bank or boutique corporate advisory firm, ideally with exposure to real estate or related industries (including M&A, capital raisings, strategic advisory, and/or investing)
• Strong proficiency in financial modelling and analytical skills, with a solid understanding of valuation techniques specific to real estate and corporate finance
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Why Join Us

• Work on market-defining deals in a differentiated, high-performing environment. The AFR recognised Jarden as the #1 Deal Makers in Australia for 2025, specifically highlighting our Real Estate team, and our leading, differentiated Real Estate business is widely recognised in the market.
• Client access and impact. We are targeted but active across the market and take a genuine long-term view. Work alongside senior bankers advising blue-chip clients including listed REITs, private equity, superannuation and pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and public and private real estate groups across listed and unlisted markets.
• Clear career progression in a growing team. We achieved record revenues in FY25 and FY26 and continue to expand. Our structure provides clear career progression opportunities, high levels of autonomy, and the chance to build a wide range of knowledge, skills and experience.
• Unique market capabilities. Benefit from our trans-Tasman presence, strategic Nomura partnership, and relationships that provide unique market capabilities.
• Culture that differentiates us. At Jarden, client focus is what sets us apart. We have a dynamic culture where collaboration, high performance and excellence drive everything we do. Our non-hierarchical culture empowers independent thinking at all levels and values diverse perspectives that challenge the status quo.

If you are a motivated professional looking to join a leading team at an exciting time of growth and opportunity in the Real Estate sector, we would love to hear from you.

Jarden is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. We champion equal opportunities and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.