Associate, Private Equity – Real Assets
Macquarie Group · Tokyo, Japan · 3mo ago
Mid levelOn-siteInvestment & Asset Management
Join our supportive and high performing Real Assets team focusing on Private Equity and Adjacencies opportunities in the Japan market. Building on a strong momentum, our team is committed to becoming a leading player in the increasingly important Japan market.
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.
You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and execution of transactions covering the Japan market with a focus on Private Equity and Adjacencies including financial modelling and valuations, model audits, initial term sheet negotiations, managing due diligence, negotiation and closure of final documents and securing internal approvals at various stages by appropriately presenting the acquisition opportunity.
As a member of a high-performing team, you will provide crucial support in originating new transactions and ideas, reviewing asset acquisitions including impact analysis and funding strategy, preparing management reports, board materials, marketing and investor relations materials for internal and external use, deal administration (including NDA drafting). You will work side-by-side with seasoned investors and professional advisors in a transaction setting, including legal and financial advisors.
- 3+ years’ experience in investment management gained from asset management, private equity, mergers & acquisitions, investment banking, management consulting or advisory division within a major accounting firm
- Strong financial modelling skills, including advanced Excel capabilities and the ability to build, review and sensitise transaction models with limited guidance
- Highly motivated, proactive and resilient with a good sense of business judgement and strong interpersonal skills with fluency in both English and Japanese
- Flexible, entrepreneurial and innovative with the credibility and professional polish to represent the investment business of Macquarie both internally and externally
- Existing transaction experience in relevant sectors, such as infrastructure, energy, industrial, will be advantageous but not a prerequisite.
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