Off-Cycle Internship, M&A Advisory

This six‑month internship gives you the opportunity to work alongside experienced colleagues on meaningful, real‑world transactions shaping the Italian market. This internship will give you hands on experience with high profile financial transactions from day one, as you build technical skills and contribute to live deals as part of our Country Coverage team.

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?

Our Country Coverage Italy team, part of Macquarie Capital, works with clients across the Italian market with a broad range of services including buy- and sell-side mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory, debt advisory and capital, 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.

We are looking for interns to join our team for six months from January 2027.

What You Offer

• You are in your final year of university (bachelor or master), or have graduated in the last year with an excellent academic record


• A quick learner with a proactive attitude and ability to work independently and flexibly, with strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail


• Previous internship experience in private equity, M&A or similar, or alternatively in deal advisory within a consultancy firm.


• Good understanding of basic accounting and valuation theory, methodologies and applications


• Clear and confident communication skills with fluency in Italian and English

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals 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 provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.