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Manager, Real Assets, Milan

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Manager, Real Assets, Milan

Do you want to be part of a talented global team? Are you instinctively entrepreneurial and ambitious in nature? If you’re determined to succeed, then we have a very exciting opportunity for you to help you reach your potential by joining one of the leading teams in the industry.

Join Macquarie Asset Management’s Real Asset platform, a leading global infrastructure asset manager that is part of the Macquarie Group.

You will join the Italian coverage team within Real Assets, a Milan-based team with a focus on all key subsectors across Real Assets in Europe (Diversified Utilities, Diversified Industrials, Digital Infrastructure, Mobility). The team has significant upcoming dealflow and will be highly active in deploying capital into new as well as managing its existing investments. Macquarie invests with purpose and puts a strong focus on best practices in operational and ESG performance in its investment framework.

You will be an integral member of the European infrastructure team with exposure across the full life-cycle of investments; primarily working on investment opportunities but also supporting the asset management of portfolio businesses, refinancings, restructurings and the sourcing of new investment opportunities. Here you will work with senior management both within Macquarie as well as at portfolio companies to identify and pursue transaction opportunities and support the execution of strategic value creation initiatives.

Operating as a key part of the deal team, you will work closely with Macquarie colleagues and external advisors in sourcing, screening, assessing and negotiating of transactions. You will be responsible for the development of financial models, performing valuations and detailed due diligence, also including engaging in day-to-day liaison with third-party advisors. You will prepare investment papers for approval by the investment committee to ensure they make successful investment decisions in line with Macquarie’s investment strategy.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Build and run detailed financial models and associated analysis, for potential acquisitions as well as existing investments;
• Work with senior investment professionals to pursue potential acquisitions, assist with due diligence and other analysis;
• Conduct desktop research on potential acquisitions and sector themes;
• As part of asset management of existing investments, develop strategic direction and business plans, monitor financial and operational performance, and identify potential improvements;
• Preparing investment approval documents and presenting to investment committee;
• Liaising with key counterparties including advisers, lenders and corporate representatives;
• Staying abreast of key market trends / developments across asset classes and sub-sectors, including monitoring the activities and performance of competitor companies.

The Candidate

Knowledge of infrastructure investment management is considered important for this role. As such, you will have 4+ years of professional experience within an infrastructure fund, investment bank and/or consultancy.

You will be degree educated, be highly numerate, and have excellent written and oral communication skills. You will be a highly motivated, proactive and resilient individual. You will demonstrate sound business judgement and possess strong interpersonal skills, which will give you the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Flexible, entrepreneurial and innovative, you will have the credibility and professional polish to represent the infrastructure business of Macquarie both internally and externally at the most senior levels. On an upward career-track, you will have the ability to progress within this highly meritocratic organization.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading, ambitious team of the highest caliber where you will gain exceptional experience as an infrastructure investor.

About Macquarie Asset Management

Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact for everyone. Trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals to manage more than $A795.6/$US508.9/£455.9/ €519.4 billion in assets globally, we provide access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities including fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, renewables, natural assets, real estate and transportation finance.

All figures as at 30 September 2022

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you’ll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you’re inspired to deliver on our purpose of ‘empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future’, we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter.

As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.

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A career at Macquarie means you’ll have the opportunity to develop new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world—whether it’s accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we’re empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future.

Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment.

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Job no: MAM-973750
Work type: Permanent – Full time
Location: Milan
Category: Private Equity & Venture Capital
Group: Macquarie Asset Management
Division: Real Assets
Recruiter: Jonathan Holden
Opening Date: 05/7/2023

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