specialist finance

where capability meets alignment

Corporate finance and investment banking talent

Harp Executive works across corporate finance, investment banking and M&A mandates, providing a structured and considered approach to hiring. Each search is defined by clarity, market understanding and long-term alignment.

precision-led selection

a focused approach to executive search

Harp Executive is a specialist search and recruitment practice focused on corporate finance, investment banking and M&A appointments across Australia.

With over 12 years of experience in the market, the firm provides a structured and considered approach to hiring, by supporting investment banks, corporate advisory firms and in-house teams.

Relationships at the centre of every search

A Practice Built on
Relationships

Harp Executive is built on long-term relationships across corporate finance and investment banking, taking a considered approach to understanding people, teams and organisations to support more informed and aligned hiring decisions.

12+

Years placing senior
finance professionals

100%

Dedicated to financial
services mandates

3

Core verticals:
Corp Finance, IBD, M&A
certainty in hiring decisions

our
expertise

Harp Executive operates across corporate finance, investment banking and M&A, delivering targeted executive search across advisory and finance functions. The focus is on aligning capability, experience and market insight to support better hiring decisions.

Corporate finance

Targeted search across corporate finance teams within advisory and corporate environments. Focused on professionals with strong analytical capability and commercial judgement.
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Investment banking

Executive search across investment banking teams, focused on front-office and advisory roles. We work with firms to identify professionals aligned with technical capability and team requirements.
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Mergers & Acquisitions

Specialist search across M&A Advisory and In-House roles, supporting teams through both buy side and sell side mandates. Identifying individuals with proven transaction experience and execution capability.
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select opportunities

Active Searches

Harp Executive is currently engaged on a select number of mandates across corporate finance, investment banking and M&A. These opportunities are shared on a targeted basis with professionals whose experience aligns closely with each requirement. Each mandate reflects specific hiring needs across advisory and corporate finance teams

Equity Research – Mining Analyst
Investment Bank
Perth
3+ Years Experience

This role is to support the Senior Analyst and Publishing Analysts in the Equity Research (Mining). Candidates with a technical background plus finance experience/academics will be desired.

Investment Analyst
Private Equity / Family Office
Melbourne
2+ Years Experience

We are working with a family office backed PE Firm, whom are seeking a junior to mid level experienced analyst seeking a buy-side opportunity.

Senior Business Development Analyst
Infrastructure & Asset Manager
Perth
5+ Years Experience

This role is to support developing and growing the business in line with strategic objectives through the identification and development of new customers, tasks and infrastructure investments.

Investment Banking Associate or VP – M&A
Investment Bank – Boutique
Melbourne
3+ Years Experience

We are working with a high performing firm whom specialise in Corporate Advisory and M&A. Our client is seeking to add an Associate to their team due to growth. This role is due to growth in the team. Generalist in terms of industries.

Investment Banking Associate or VP – M&A
Investment Bank – Elite Boutique
Sydney
5+ Years Experience

We are working with an elite boutique investment bank whom specialise solely in M&A. Our client is seeking to add an Associate or Vice President to their team. This role is due to growth in the team and strong supply of M&A mandates. Generalist in terms of industries.

Investment Banking Analyst – Natural Resources
Investment Bank - Boutique
Perth
2+ Years Experience

We are working with a boutique investment bank whom are seeking to add an Analyst to their team, with a primary focus on Natural Resources. Candidates with experience from Big 4 M&A, investment banking or another boutique advisory firm will be of interest.

views from the industry
Market
Perspectives

These perspectives reflect the value of a considered and structured approach to hiring across corporate finance, investment banking and M&A. They highlight the importance of clarity, market understanding and alignment in making informed decisions across complex mandates.

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