Graduate Analyst (Business Development)

Job Description

Would you like to join a high-performing team that plays a key role in the long term growth and success of Wesfarmers? Are you looking for an opportunity to build your career in an ASX10 listed company, working on a variety of strategic projects and M&A transactions across a diversified portfolio of businesses? We are looking for full-time Graduate Analysts to join our Business Development team, based in Perth and Sydney. About the team The Business Development team supports Wesfarmers’ objectives through M&A origination and execution, corporate planning and high-value strategic projects across the Wesfarmers Group. The team provides strategic and investment research, analysis and recommendations to senior executives and the Board. It is an integral part of the financial, strategic and commercial decision-making process for the Wesfarmers Group and its business divisions. The team has a long track record of developing future leaders within the Wesfarmers Group including the current Group Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer. Team members at all levels have the opportunity to consider roles in Wesfarmers’ divisions from short term secondments to permanent positions. Opportunity to join the team as a Graduate Analyst Business Development graduate analysts apply and develop their skills on a diverse range of investment and strategic projects , including mergers, acquisitions, divestments, high-value strategic projects and major capital investments. You will be encouraged to contribute to strategic thinking and provide in-depth research and analysis . We place an emphasis on learning through working on live projects with experienced team members and provide professional development throughout your Business Development career. The Graduate Analyst experience within our Business Development team is highly dynamic, offering accelerated applied learning in a high-performing team that focuses on developing talent. Successful applicants can expect to work closely with senior team members and executives on the evaluation of major investment decisions from their first weeks in the team. What we look for Wesfarmers seeks high calibre individuals with drive and humility. As a Graduate Analyst, you’ll need: a high level of motivation to analyse and understand complex investment and strategic issues excellent academic results in your chosen discipline (weighted average mark of 70% or higher), with a double degree or postgraduate qualification preferable great personal awareness and strong collaboration and influencing abilities the ability to write clearly and speak articulately strong analytical, problem-solving and reasoning skills outstanding initiative and determination to persist through challenges a genuine desire for continuous learning an inquisitive mind! About Wesfarmers As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, we’re proud of our longstanding contribution to the Australian community. We continually reinvent ourselves and invest in the businesses we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline. We also have an online offering, including OnePass, and the Group shared data asset. Our work doesn’t stop there; we operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. We also participate in an integrated lithium joint venture, including the operation of a mine and concentrator and the development of a refinery. Our culture We’re results-focused, but we’re a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We’re curious, open-minded, and collaborative. And although we’re thought leaders, we’re humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another. We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment. How to apply Applications for graduate positions open on 24 February 2025 and close 14 March 2025. To apply, you will need to submit your cover letter, resume and academic transcript by clicking on the 'Apply' button by Friday, 14 March 2025. Please note that we may commence interviewing candidates prior to this closing date. Full working rights in Australia will be required. Interviews will be held in March with offers made in April. Successful candidates will commence in January 2026. For brief enquiries please contact the Wesfarmers HR team on (08) 9327 4223. We’re hiring the best and the brightest talent. Let’s start to explore the possibilities of achieving great things together. For more information, visit our website at #J-18808-Ljbffr