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Principal Finance provides flexible primary financing solutions and engages in secondary market investing, across the capital structure. Operating globally in both corporate and real estate sectors, the team has experience across a variety of industry groups including real estate, infrastructure, telecommunications, media, entertainment and technology, leisure and healthcare. The team operates globally through offices in Sydney, London, New York, Paris, Frankfurt, San Francisco and Chicago.

As an Associate based in Sydney, you will have the opportunity to work with our market leading team where you will be involved in:

• Financial modelling of new and existing investment opportunities e.g., cash flow models, DCF, merger models, LBO, 3-statement models, financial statement analysis, valuation analysis, scenario analysis (i.e., impact on gearing)
• Preparation of presentation materials for new and existing opportunities, including board papers
• Management of external stakeholders including advisers, financiers, consultants, legal etc
• Building cash flow models for companies operating in the commercial and residential subsectors with several assets or projects
• Preparation of Investment Committee papers
• Strategic review and sell side advisory roles
• Preparation of operating models and documents including board papers, information memorandums and teasers

To be successful in this role, you will have at least 3 years' experience of real estate principal transactions gained at a global investment bank. You will possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills along with strong numerical ability. As a critical and commercial thinker, you will also harness the ability to effectively and swiftly analyse both quantitative and qualitative data. You will also hold a relevant tertiary degree in Business Administration, Mathematics, Actuarial Science or Quantitative Finance) with an impeccable academic record.

If you feel this position offers you the right career path, then please apply via the link with a concise resume as one Word or PDF-formatted document and a copy of your university academic transcript.

About Macquarie Capital Principal Finance

Macquarie Capital Principal Finance is the balance sheet investing arm of Macquarie Capital. The Principal Financing team invests across the entire capital structure from control equity to structured debt instruments. Our people are empowered to think innovatively to originate opportunities and find capital solutions that solve capital needs.

With staff in Sydney, London, New York, Paris, Frankfurt, San Francisco and Chicago, Principal Finance is a truly global business. As of 1H22, the Principal Finance Portfolio stood at over A$13.0bn with over A$5.0bn committed in 1H22. A role in the team will expose you to a dynamic working environment and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile transactions whilst working in a business with the best people in the industry.

About Macquarie Capital

Macquarie Capital offers global capability in M&A Advisory, Debt and Equity Capital Markets, Principal Finance, and Equity Trading and Research underpinned by deep specialist expertise across a range of sectors. Our people are empowered to think innovatively to address client challenges and originate opportunities, thinking beyond individual transactions to become a trusted adviser and partner over the long haul. From origination to execution, our unique combination of ideas, capital and expertise is transforming opportunity into reality for our clients and partners around the world.

With staff in 35 offices transacting across 31 countries, Macquarie Capital is a truly global business. A role in the team will expose you to a dynamic working environment and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile transactions whilst working in a business with the best people in the industry.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable environment enables us to deliver innovative and sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future' is as inspiring to you as it is to us, please apply. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways.

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion. We encourage candidates to speak with a member of our recruitment team if you require adjustments to our recruitment process to support you, and the type of working arrangements that would help you thrive.