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Director, Aerospace, Defense and Government Services

Additional office locations
New York
Job ID
21120
Date
13-Mar-2026
Permanent - Full time, Mid-level, Mid-senior
Job category
Corporate Finance / M&A
The U.S. Aerospace, Defense and Government Services team provides M&A advisory, capital raising and principal finance solutions to corporate and sponsor clients globally. Since the group was founded ten years ago, the ADG team has executed $25 billion in M&A advisory transactions.
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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The Director in the Aerospace, Defense and Government Services group will be involved in all aspects of transaction origination and execution. You will be responsible for leading and engaging in client discussions and business development activities, managing transaction processes, coordinating deal teams, taking part in deal structuring and negotiations, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality advisory services to corporate and financial sponsor clients. Key responsibilities include communicating Aerospace, Defense and Government market dynamics and transaction activity to clients and internal stakeholders, and overseeing the preparation of valuation materials, financial models and presentations. The Director manages due diligence processes, interfaces with legal, accounting, and transaction counterparties, and maintains rigorous control over timelines and deliverables. You will have the opportunity to work on cross functional teams that include Macquarie Capital's direct lending, principal investment and other industry sector teams. 

Salary range for this position: $275,000 - $325,000/Year. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. We offer a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave and Vacation), Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees.

What you offer

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  • 9-12 years' of experience in investment banking and/or other similar corporate finance role(s) (M&A experience valued)
  • Strong experience with financial modelling and understanding of financial statements, accounting and finance
  • Strong attention to detail, an exceptional work ethic, as well as time and process management skills.
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.

What we offer

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At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include: 

  • 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
  • 20 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
  • 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
  • Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
  • 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
  • Recognition and service awards
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
  • Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Macquarie Capital

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Macquarie Capital partners with businesses, startups and governments to connect ideas to capital and help drive innovation, growth and create real-world impact. Our global corporate advisory, investing, development and equities capabilities are underpinned by a full spectrum of capital markets solutions and deep sector expertise, with a focus on infrastructure and real assets, technology, software and services, and resources, energy and materials.

Empowering all kinds of bright and driven people

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We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all that values and respects different experiences, skillsets and perspectives. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.

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