Yonsei School of Business

[Full time]

Macquarie

https://www.careers.macquarie.com/cw/en/job/959498/executivemanager?lApplicationSubSourceID=17308

Executive/Manager

Job no: MAM-959498
Work type: Permanent - Full time
Location: Seoul
Category: Mid-level, Asset Management
Group: Macquarie Asset Management
Recruiter: Charlie Bright
Opening Date: 01/9/2021

An exciting opportunity exists for an Executive/Manager to join our Macquarie Asset Management Real Assets division in Seoul. 

Working as part of our Private Equity team, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, challenging environment supporting our Macquarie Korea Opportunities Fund (MKOF) series (including MKOF5), which has a mandate to invest equity and equity-like instruments directly into infrastructure businesses and assets.

You will be responsible for the origination, review and approval of new investment opportunities as well as the management of existing assets for the Macquarie Korea Opportunities Fund series including and any future MKOF vintages.   

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of transactions which include investments, divestments and refinancing for MKOF assets.  As a member of the team, you will support with the execution of investment and divestment opportunities, as well as manage the existing fund assets by executing activities such as corporate governance, asset valuation and performance analysis through financial modelling and scenario analysis. You will be required to review asset acquisitions and divestments, including analysis of the impact of these transactions and an appropriate funding strategy.

Execution of transactions will include initial term sheet negotiations, managing due diligence, negotiation and closure of final documents and securing internal approvals at various stages by appropriately presenting the acquisition or divestment opportunity. You will also lead complete cycle of divestment execution and provide support in originating new transactions and ideas. You will work closely with other professional advisors in a transaction setting, including legal and financial advisors. You will also be involved in preparation of management reports, board materials, and marketing and investor relations materials for internal and external use.

If you have a high achievement drive with an analytical and entrepreneurial mindset combined with a natural interest in investments, then this could be the opportunity for you.

You will have a strong tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as Finance, Economics or Accounting, and at least 2-4 years of proven experience in investment banking or Private Equity, ideally with hands on experience of M&A or asset management activities. You will be very proficient at building complex financial models and valuation concepts with a high achievement drive with an analytical and entrepreneurial mindset. You must be fluent in both English and Korean.

About Macquarie Asset Management

Macquarie Asset Management is a large scale, global asset manager, providing clients with access to a diverse range of capabilities and products across infrastructure, real estate, natural resources, private credit, fixed income, equities, multi-asset, and liquid alternatives. As at 31 March 2021, MAM had more than $US 427.3 billion of assets under management. 

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