Private Credit Associate

Join Macquarie's Specialised Asset Finance, opportunistic asset-based finance team to focus on execution of asset-based finance investments across the capital structure in multiple formats, from senior secured debt through structured equity – across various sectors including digital infrastructure, energy, industrials, consumer, financial services and other sectors, focusing on opportunities from EUR 50-250M+.

As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to work on a strong pipeline of transactions as a principal investor. You will play a key role in our underwriting process, financial analysis, industry research, and shepherding investments through the internal approval process. You will be part of a growing team which provides significant opportunities to take on leadership roles and to have a key role in driving transactions. Our flexible mandate means that while the focus will be credit investments, you will gain experience investing across the capital structure.

What you offer:

• 3-4 years of relevant experience working in a principal investment role, in private credit, opportunistic credit, infrastructure debt, financial advisory, or related financial services such as restructuring, or similar
• Excellent financial, valuation, and credit analysis skills
• Demonstrated excellence in a relevant financial product, and the intellectual curiosity and capability to develop knowledge in other asset classes
• An understanding and interest in financial markets and macro and micro economic
• Outstanding English written and verbal communication skills
• An outstanding academic record
• Working proficiency in European languages considered a strong plus

What we offer:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 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
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• 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
• Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

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 their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.