Analyst, Private Equity

Our team invests across private markets to create long term value. You will work with us to source and shape investments across diverse sectors as part of our private equity strategy. Principal Finance is the balance sheet investing arm of Macquarie Capital. We have invested over £49 billion globally through 1,000+ deals across the capital structure since 2009, with a current global portfolio of £15 billion+ across strategies.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

Your primary responsibilities will be identifying, analysing, executing, and managing attractive risk/return investment opportunities. Key day-to-day contributions will include:

• Leading diligence conversations and efforts with internal teams, counterparties and external experts
• Presenting in meetings including investment committee discussions
• Gathering data from differentiated data sources to support investment theses with an evidence-based approach
• Preparing critical analysis including financial models, quality of earnings analysis, and KPI analysis
• Distilling information into succinct investment committee memos / external presentations
• Assist with portfolio monitoring, performance tracking, and preparation of strategic reviews
  
  

What You Offer

• 2-3 years of full time experience at a leading global investment bank or established private equity firm
• Strong analytical and technical aptitude, with extensive exposure to business analysis/research and financial modelling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proactive self-starter with an ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Additional European language skills are advantageous

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

Benefits

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment
  
  

About Macquarie Capital

Macquarie Capital partners with businesses, startups and governments to connect ideas to capital and help drive innovation, growth and create real-world impact. Our global corporate advisory, investing, development and equities capabilities are underpinned by a full spectrum of capital markets solutions and deep sector expertise, with a focus on infrastructure and real assets, technology, software and services, and resources, energy and materials.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.