A2A Lateral from Canada to Australia

So I'm currently approaching the end of my first year as an analyst at a boutique energy-focused shop in Canada. Honestly, I love 90% of my job, and have had a great experience at my current firm, but have always wanted to live somewhere that doesn't snow 300 days a year.

I'm big into skiing and surfing (when I can get to the ocean), and a background in O&G + energy banking makes Australia the obvious move. 

I was curious to know how difficult it would be to lateral to another firm as an Associate after getting a bit more experience here? Can anyone who has done this, or is planning to do this, give me a little more insight on the best course of action here?

Also, if anyone has any updated information on the Australian IB scene, that would be greatly appreciated!

 

Definitely considered Texas, but it's pretty much the American version of where I'm working right now. I'd really like to go somewhere with a different culture, ability to surf/ski, and not a ridiculous COL. Texas would be great but the culture is the same as where I am, and there isn't any waves/ski hills to be found. LA seems like a better fit, but the entire culture there is just toxic as all fuck and COL isn't ideal.

Australia really seems to fit the bill, and from what I understand it's not terribly hard to get a visa.

 

Australia comp won’t be anywhere near US though just to be clear. The Big 4 also has a real advisory presence in Australia vs. what we see here in North America (ie. you’ll see them work on some legit deals).

This M&I piece is super helpful: https://mergersandinquisitions.com/investment-banking-australia-perth-s…

 

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