Analyst/Associate, Software and Services M&A

Macquarie Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Health insurance

401(k)

Hybrid work arrangements

Equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie Group is seeking a candidate to support the U.S. Software and Services advisory business, assisting clients with financial and strategic needs and participating in full execution of advisory, capital raising and principal transactions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teams on debt and equity positions, with a clear path to growth in a global investment bank culture. 2024 compensation includes a base salary range and discretionary incentive potential.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of experience in investment banking (Software, Business Services or Technology, Media, Telecom M&A experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or mathematics
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications and financial modelling
• An understanding of financial statements, accounting, and finance

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in meeting their financial and strategic needs
• Participate in advisory, capital raising and principal transactions, and service portfolio investments including debt and equity

Skills

Investment banking experience

Financial modelling

MS Office

Financial statements understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or mathematics

Tools

Excel

Job description

The U.S. Software and Services team provides full-service investment banking and principal investment solutions to clients on a global basis, with offices in New York and Chicago. Since 2018, the Software and Services team has executed over 190 transactions with a combined transaction value exceeding $50 billion across M&A, debt, equity, and principal products.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

You will be responsible for assisting our clients in meeting their financial and strategic needs. You will also be expected to participate in the full execution of advisory, capital raising and principal transactions, in the pursuit of new business opportunities, and in the servicing of existing portfolio investments including debt and equity positions.

What You Offer

• 1-4 years of experience in investment banking (Software, Business Services or Technology, Media, Telecom M&A experience preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or mathematics
• Experience in Microsoft Office applications and financial modelling
• An understanding of financial statements, accounting, and finance

Salary range for this position: $110,000 - $175,000/Year. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award.

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
• 20 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
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
• 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
• 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.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.