Director – Aerospace, Defense, Government Services

Job Description

Director, Aerospace, Defense and Government Services | Macquarie Group

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Macquarie Group, located in the U.S., with potential for hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Macquarie Group is a global financial services organization operating in 30 markets, known for its 57 years of unbroken profitability and commitment to empowering employees. The U.S. Aerospace, Defense and Government Services team within Macquarie Capital provides M&A advisory, capital raising, and principal finance solutions to corporate and sponsor clients globally. This Director role is critical for leading transaction origination and execution, engaging directly with clients, and delivering high-quality advisory services to drive innovation and growth in these key sectors.

The TL;DR
• Role: Director
• Type: Full-time
• Location: U.S., Hybrid
• Pay: $275000–$325000 yearly
• Team: Aerospace, Defense and Government Services group within Macquarie Capital
• Mission: Lead M&A advisory, capital raising, and principal finance solutions for corporate and sponsor clients in the Aerospace, Defense and Government sectors.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Transaction Leadership: Lead and engage in all aspects of transaction origination and execution, including deal structuring and negotiations, ensuring high-quality advisory services for corporate and financial sponsor clients.
• Client & Business Development: Lead and engage in client discussions and business development activities, communicating market dynamics and transaction activity to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Process & Team Management: Manage comprehensive transaction processes, coordinate deal teams, and oversee due diligence activities.
• Financial Analysis & Presentation: Oversee the preparation of detailed valuation materials, complex financial models, and compelling presentations.
• Stakeholder Interface: Interface with legal, accounting, and transaction counterparties while maintaining rigorous control over timelines and deliverables for all projects.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate on cross-functional teams, including Macquarie Capital’s direct lending, principal investment, and other industry sector teams.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Director-level professional with expertise in investment banking and/or corporate finance.
• Experience: 9-12 years in investment banking and/or similar corporate finance roles, with M&A experience highly valued.
• Skills: Strong financial modeling capabilities, comprehensive understanding of financial statements, accounting, and finance principles, alongside exceptional attention to detail, work ethic, and time/process management skills.