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VP/Director, Transformation and Operations – Real Assets Value Creation

Additional office locations

Seoul

Job ID

22676

Date

25-Jun-2026

Permanent - Full time, Senior

Job category

Asset Management, Management Consultancy / Bus Improvement

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Join our Transformation and Operations (T&O) team within Portfolio Performance Group to lead value creation across our Real Assets and Private Equity platforms to drive operational performance and maximise fund returns. You will work side by side with investment teams and portfolio company management to drive operational improvements and deliver measurable impact on fund performance across Korea and Japan.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

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Reporting to the APAC Head of T&O, you will act as the primary T&O partner for Korean and Japanese portfolio companies, leading the development and execution of Value Creation Plans, translating investment theses into clear, actionable initiatives that drive top and bottom line growth, cost optimisation, and overall value enhancement. Your responsibilities will include working closely with management teams to identify key priorities, establish transformation programmes, and ensure disciplined execution throughout the asset lifecycle.

In a highly collaborative and hands-on environment, you will drive major strategic initiatives including transformation programme delivery, operational improvements, and M&A activities. You will play a key role in due diligence by identifying actionable value levers, execution risks, and post-acquisition priorities, while also coordinating with specialist teams across areas such as organisation, safety, cybersecurity and technology to drive outcomes. You will build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including boards and C-suite executives, bringing commercial judgement and practical insight to influence decisions and accelerate performance.

What you offer

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10+ years of experience in top-tier consulting (MBB, LEK), private equity, or infrastructure investing, with a strong focus on value creation and transformation
Proven track record of delivering measurable value creation outcomes (e.g. EBITDA growth, cost optimisation, revenue expansion) at portfolio company level
Experience translating investment theses into practical value creation plans and leading execution in close partnership with management teams
Strong exposure to M&A across the lifecycle, including operational/commercial due diligence and post-acquisition value creation or integration
Ability to operate as a trusted advisor with exceptional stakeholder influencing skills, a consultative and collaborative approach and native Korean fluency. Japanese language skills are an advantage.

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.

Vocation support candidates with a certificate from the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs are also encouraged to apply (보훈대상자). We encourage candidates to let us know in the application if you require adjustments to your working arrangements or the recruitment process.

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