2021 Undergraduate Analyst – Corporate Finance (Jul 2021)

Are you a penultimate / pre-penultimate year student with a passion for corporate finance or financial analysis and want to combine this to provide great client experiences? Read on to find out more how you can start your career in this space!

About BDO

BDO is a trusted adviser to clients looking for audit, tax, advisory and consulting services.

Our values are at the core of who we are and how we work with each other and with our clients. These values are the foundation of what we deliver, IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST. This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done.

We are proud to be named an Inclusive Employer for 2019-2020 by Diversity Council Australia (DCA) and to be ranked in the 2020 Top Graduate Employer lists by AAGE and GradAustralia. Our graduates are extremely important to us, as we recognise their potential to become our firm's future leaders.

About the Team

Our Corporate Finance team works as part of the wider Advisory team. With a broad variety of focus areas the team work on due diligence, capital raisings, mergers & acquisitions and valuations to name a few.

We are a high performing team having won various awards such as, Leading Accounting Adviser for IPOs on the ASX in 2020, a leading Financial Due Diligence provider globally in 2020 and we have completed 1,546 deals globally in 2020 with a total value of $83.5bn!

As a BDO Undergraduate

Creating a strong platform from which to launch your career starts on your first day. As an Undergraduate you'll gain ongoing real-life work experience providing valuable and practical opportunities to broaden your knowledge and set up your career upon graduating.

BDO will continuously support you in your training and development; this includes various courses and training programs- ranging from specialist/technical knowledge to client-winning skills. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to commence with our firm at a time that suits you and we can work around you regarding support needed to complete your degree. Our Partners and team will guide you through every stage of your career whilst supporting you to expand your network both locally and globally during your time with BDO.

What are your learning opportunities?

Day to day you'll be exposed to real work our team do. This includes but is not limited to:

• Working in a team on due diligence and other advisory projects, such as, initial public offerings, mergers & acquisitions, valuations or financial modelling;
• Assisting in the planning and execution of engagements;
• Reviewing and interpreting financial statements to determine business operations, drivers and performance indicators;
• Drafting reports to provide our clients expert financial advice;
• Engaging with and learning from a dedicated and supportive team and leveraging the wider BDO network to grow your career;
• Being involved in hands-on client contact to ensure deliverables meet client needs and expectations.

About You

You'll currently be studying a degree in business, commerce, or a related discipline. As you'll be engaged in doing meaningful work for day one, you'll bring:

• Well-rounded communication and interpersonal skills;
• A passion for financial analysis;
• Customer focused work experience;
• An understanding of how to work in a team environment;
• Proven academic achievement combined with an enthusiasm for continuous learning and development.

How do I apply and what's next?

To register your interest in our Undergraduate program in Corporate Finance please follow the prompts to apply. Applications will close Sunday 4 July 2021.

Shortlisted candidates will asked to partake in exercises including a video interview, psychometric assessment, and business interview.

If you have any other questions about our recruitment process, please email recruitment.australia@bdo.com.au or chat with our student recruitment assistant via our Student Careers Page.

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