Off-cycle internship, Financial Institutions Group (FIG)

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This six-month internship gives you the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues on meaningful, real-world transactions shaping the insurance sector across the UK, Europe and globally. You’ll build technical skills, contribute to live deals and gain hands-on experience that may lead to a future role in our Financial Institutions Group. 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?
Our Financial Institutions Group (FIG), part of Macquarie Capital, works with clients across the financial services sector with a broad range of services including buy and sell-side mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and debt advisory, allowing our clients to access capital, pursue strategic opportunities and deliver high-impact transactions.

As an off-cycle intern, you will contribute to live transactions through financial analysis, company valuations and market research. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll develop technical and advisory skills through a range of activities including preparation of research and presentation materials, financial analysis and valuations for pitches or live deals.

This off-cycle internship begins in September 2026, with the potential opportunity to be considered for a full-time analyst role upon completion.

What you offer

  • You are in your final year of university (bachelor’s or master’s), or graduated in the last year with an excellent academic record
  • A quick learner capable of performing in a less structured environment
  • Previous internship experience in private equity, M&A, or deal advisory at a reputable accountancy firm. Prior experience in FIG is an advantage
  • Intellectual curiosity, a proactive attitude and ability to work independently and flexibly, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Good understanding of basic accounting and valuation theory, methodologies and applications
  • Clear and confident communication skills with fluency in English; additional European languages 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 Capital
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. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, 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 as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.
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