Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

• 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.
• Deliver high-impact 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).
• Execute and drive work side-by-side with seasoned investors and professional advisors in a transaction setting, including legal and financial advisors.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

What Macquarie Offers

• Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
• Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
• Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
• Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
• Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus