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Head of Corporate Development ANZ | PE Portfolio | $300k


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Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2026-01-31


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Head of Corporate Development ANZ | PE Portfolio | $300k++Add expected salary to your profile for insightsTier 1 global private equity firm | Global healthtech software business$300k++ | Partner with an outstanding CEO and ELT | Create the functionAccelerated growth |Open to first movers out of Big 4/Boutique advisoryThe OpportunityThis is an outstanding opportunity for a Corporate Development/M&A leader to join the portfolio company of one of the world''s most decorated PE groups. A software business operating in the healthcare space, they have a clear mandate for growth in the region as they are entering an accelerated buy-and-build phase.The ChallengeReporting to the ANZ CEO and Group CFO (based offshore), with a dotted line to the PE sponsor, this role will lead all corporate development and M&A activity across Australia and New Zealand.You will be responsible for building a high-quality acquisition pipeline and executing transactions that materially shape the growth and scale of the platform in the region.Lead the ANZ corporate development and M&A agendaOriginate, evaluate and execute buy-side acquisitionsBuild and manage a robust, proprietary deal pipelineFinancial modelling, valuation and investment case preparationLead due diligence, negotiation and transaction executionPartner closely with the global CFO, executive leadership and sponsorSupport post-merger integration and value creation initiativesThe ExpertiseBackground in Corporate Development, M&A, Investment Banking or Transaction AdvisoryStrong experience in software / SaaS environments (healthtech a plus)Exposure to PE-backed or acquisitive businessesComfortable owning deals end-to-end: origination through to completionCommercial, self-directed and credible with senior stakeholdersCandidates currently in Big 4 or boutique advisory teams with strong software exposure are encouraged to apply, as are in-house Corp Dev professionals seeking broader ownership.The Next StepIf this position will enhance your career and you would like further information to assess if this opportunity is of interest to you, please call Maxime Moffroid for a confidential discussion on 0429 927 270. Or alternatively please apply per the link below.About ThompsonCookThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, M&A and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.#J-18808-Ljbffr