Associate, Private Equity – Real Assets

Tokyo Office3+ years

Join our supportive and high performing Real Assets team focusing on Private Equity and Adjacencies opportunities in the Japan market. Building on a strong momentum, our team is committed to becoming a leading player in the increasingly important Japan market.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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You will be responsible for 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.

As a member of a high-performing team, you will provide 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). You will work side-by-side with seasoned investors and professional advisors in a transaction setting, including legal and financial advisors.

What you offer

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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
Strong 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.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

About Macquarie Asset Management

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Macquarie Asset Management is a leading global asset manager, trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage $A720 billion in assets. MAM provides clients with a diverse range of investment solutions that seek to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

All figures as at 30 September 2025, excluding assets acquired by Nomura on 1 December 2025.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.

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