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

CFO
Mining – Critical Minerals / Private Equity backed
Perth or Sydney
Must have previous CFO or Senior Corporate Development experience

We are working for a privately held mining company with a flagship critical minerals and rare earths project.

Principal / Lead – Corporate Development / M&A
Mining – ASX 50
Perth
5+ Years Experience

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Development Principal for our client, whom is a large cap mining producer. This role supports the global corporate development team in identifying, assessing and progressing new acquisitions and partnership opportunities in Australia and internationally.

Senior Analyst – Private Equity
Private Equity & Asset Manager
Sydney
4+ Years Experience

The role involves financial analysis and valuations for the asset management and organic growth for this global private equity firm.

Commercial Analyst & Financial Modeller  
Infrastructure & Asset Manager
Perth
3+ Years Experience

The primary purpose of the Commercial Analyst role is to develop commercial and operational models within the Commercial Team.

Senior Analyst – M&A
Mining Producer – Large Cap
Perth CBD
3+ Years Experience

We are seeking an experienced M&A / Corporate Development Senior Analyst for our client, whom is a large cap mining producer. Candidates with internal M&A experience in Mining will be most sought after, and we will also consider candidates with M&A Investment Banking experience in Mining. This role would suit candidates with 5+ Years experience.

Investment Banking Analyst I/II – Natural Resources
Investment Bank
Sydney
1+ Years Experience

We are working with an investment bank whom are seeking to add an Analyst to their Natural Resources team. Candidates with experience from another investment bank or boutique advisory firm will be of interest. Candidates must have a genuine interest in the sector.

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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Harp Executive

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