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Macquarie
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- Macquarie - London
About the role:
The Corporate Asset Finance Business Development team (CAF BD) is the internal corporate strategy and M&A team for CAF Asset Finance, responsible for research and analysis that support the growth plans of the CAF Asset Finance business units, for instance new products, asset classes or jurisdictions, as well as corporate development activities, for instance compiling local business plans and competitor analysis, and identifying and executing acquisitions for investments in asset finance businesses, teams and lease portfolios.
Since 2007, CAF AF has completed acquisitions of businesses and asset portfolios with total asset values of over $A20 billion.
Macquarie’s head office is in Sydney, Australia and CAF BD has teams based in Sydney, New York and London. Each BD office functions as a regional hub with primary responsibility for the regional businesses. Additionally, CAF BD provides global support on a variety of projects either cross border or by travelling internationally. CAF BD reports directly to the head of CAF AF.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a small team in London within a successful global organisation. You will get exposure to many aspects of corporate development, principal investment-type transactions and strategic initiatives.
In this role you will:
- build complex financial models to support analysis of a range of transaction types;
- conduct research to:
- develop an understanding of and report on leasing segments and markets;
- monitor and analyse competitor companies;
- assist in identifying and analysing potential acquisition opportunities; and
- analyse new markets, assets or product lines;
- play an integral role in the approval process for various business initiatives, including:
- financial forecasts and calculation of return metrics for proposals; and
- presenting to senior management;
- perform business level valuations;
- participate in buy-side acquisition origination, sales processes, due diligence and negotiation
- interact with senior management and business leaders within Macquarie, CAF AF and CAF AF Europe
- be required to travel periodically
About you
You will be:
- Highly numerate, with well-developed modelling skills and an understanding of financial statements and accounting;
- Adept at problem solving and critical reasoning;
- Have experience in researching, analysing and reporting in a clear and concise manner to senior staff;
- Comfortable working in a small committed team and appreciate the demands of working within a global team in a significant regional office;
- Highly motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, project driven and dynamic environment;
- Tertiary qualified in commerce, finance, accounting or economics coupled with a diverse knowledge base;
- Have 2-4 years’ experience in a suitable field, for instance corporate advisory, transaction services, finance, management consulting, in-house strategy or business development
About us
Corporate and Asset Finance Group provides innovative and traditional capital, finance and related services to clients operating in selected international markets. With offices in Australia, New Zealand, Asia, North America and Europe, Corporate and Asset Finance specialises in:
- leasing and asset finance
- tailored debt and finance solutions
- asset remarketing, sourcing and trading.
Macquarie understands the importance of diversity and inclusion – our long history of success has come from being different. At Macquarie we value the innovation and creativity that diversity of thought brings. The one thing we all have in common is our focus on high performance. If you’re capable, motivated and can deliver, we want you on our team.
Macquarie is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.
We facilitate a range of flexible working arrangements within our teams. Talk to us about what flexibility may be available.