2026 Macquarie Capital Graduate Program - Software and Services
Join our Chicago-based Software and Services team as an Analyst next summer. The team is part of our larger Macquarie Capital team which provides advisory and capital-raising services to corporate and government clients involved in public mergers and acquisitions, private treaty acquisitions and divestments, debt and equity fund raising and corporate restructuring. It also undertakes principal investing activities globally in support of its client activities.
At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes.
As an Analyst with Macquarie Capital, you will play a pivotal role in helping our clients and partners make opportunity reality through the innovative advice and flexible capital solutions we provide. You’ll learn from industry experts as you assist our clients in meeting their financial and strategic needs. You will also be expected to participate in the full execution of advisory, capital raising and principal transactions; in the pursuit of new business opportunities; and in the servicing of existing portfolio investments including debt and equity positions. Typical tasks include building and running financial models, draft pitch presentations for clients, helping to run key transaction work streams on live deals and actively tracking share price movements, while monitoring industry news, trends and transaction updates.
What does our program offer?
As a graduate with Macquarie Capital, you will:
- Take part in an orientation to learn about Macquarie business groups, with your fellow analysts in New York and expand your professional network.
- Receive formal training, including financial modelling and presentation skills, but at its core the program provides practical on-the-job learning to further your career. If you have ideas that have merit, we’ll give you the opportunity to develop and test them to create new possibilities.
- Build strong connections and work collaboratively while also partnering directly with our business leaders on meaningful and challenging work.
- Receive support from your manager and an aligned mentor as you gain genuine insight into our industry.
- You have a unique perspective. We want to hear it. This opportunity is for undergraduate students expecting to graduate between December 2025 – June 2026.
- You are a critical thinker with strong numerical skills and can articulate your thoughts and ideas clearly.
- You like to collaborate with others and are comfortable building strong working relationships.
- You have an interest in financial services and bring a proactive, resourceful, and positive attitude as well as a strong work ethic.
- You have a strong attention to detail with experience and comfort in Excel.
Estimated salary amount is the equivalent of $90,000 - $110,000 annually. 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.
In Macquarie Capital, you’ll be part of a team that combines specialist skills, innovative advice and flexible capital solutions to help our clients and partners make opportunity reality. 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.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie provides equal opportunities to 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 impermissible criterion or circumstance.
Our aim is to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.