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Off-cycle internship, M&A Advisory

Additional office locations
Milan
Job ID
21135
Date
04-Mar-2026
Fixed term, Entry level
Job category
Corporate Finance / M&A
This six‑month internship gives you the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues on meaningful, real‑world transactions shaping the Italian market. This internship will give you hands on experience with high profile financial transactions from day one, as you build technical skills and contribute to live deals as part of our Country Coverage team.
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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Our Country Coverage Italy team, part of Macquarie Capital, works with clients across the Italian market with a broad range of services including buy- and sell-side mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, debt advisory and capital, allowing our clients to access capital, pursue strategic opportunities and deliver high-impact transactions.

As an off-cycle intern, you will contribute to live transactions through financial analysis, company valuations and market research. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll develop technical and advisory skills through a range of activities including preparation of research and presentation materials, financial analysis and valuations for pitches or live deals.

We are looking for interns to join our team for six months, with start dates in April and September 2026.

What you offer

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  • You are in your final year of university (bachelor or master), or have graduated in the last year with an excellent academic record
  • A quick learner with a proactive attitude and ability to work independently and flexibly, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Previous internship experience in private equity, M&A or similar, or alternatively in deal advisory within a consultancy firm.
  • Good understanding of basic accounting and valuation theory, methodologies and applications
  • Clear and confident communication skills with fluency in Italian and English
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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply 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 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 as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.

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