Strategic Growth & M&A Analyst

Macquarie Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Service bonus leave

Parental leave

Transition leave

Volunteer leave

Gender affirmation leave

Wellbeing program

Salary packaging options

Learning & development opportunities

Hybrid work arrangements

Equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie's Corporate Development team within Macquarie Asset Management seeks an Analyst/Associate to support inorganic growth through acquisitions, divestments, JVs and platform lift-outs. Based in Sydney, you will contribute to thesis generation, financial modelling, due diligence and post‑transaction integration.

You will collaborate with senior leaders across global hubs, identify growth opportunities, and help structure and negotiate deals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of transaction and financial analysis experience in Investment Bank, PE, leading Corporate Development team or advisory practice.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Law, Engineering or related; professional qualifications advantageous.
• Strong familiarity with asset management incl. fund economics, fee structures and regulatory considerations.
• Mastery of corporate finance principles, three-statement modelling, deal structuring and valuation methodologies.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work across global time zones in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, execute and integrate acquisitions, partnerships and other corporate transactions.
• Lead detailed financial analysis and valuation activities.
• Develop robust business cases and financial models; coordinate due diligence.
• Contribute to transaction structuring, negotiations and documentation.
• Prepare materials for executive and board-level decision making.
• Identify and assess new growth opportunities with senior leaders.

Skills

Transaction analysis

Bachelor's degree

Professional qualification

Asset management knowledge

Corporate finance modelling

Global flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Law, Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

CFA/CA/CPA

Job description

Macquarie's Corporate Development team within Macquarie Asset Management seeks an Analyst/Associate to support inorganic growth through acquisitions, divestments, JVs and platform lift-outs. Based in Sydney, you will contribute to thesis generation, financial modelling, due diligence and post‑transaction integration.

You will collaborate with senior leaders across global hubs, identify growth opportunities, and help structure and negotiate deals.