
UCC is excited to bring back the Macquarie Capital Boardroom pitch – one of Australia’s premier investment banking competitions. This is your opportunity to step into the role of an investment banker and work on a real M&A transaction, developing a defensible recommendation supported by a pitch deck and financial model. Finalists will present in a 20-minute boardroom-style format at Macquarie Capital’s office, with winners fast-tracked to the interview stage of Macquarie Capital’s 2026/27 Summer Internship Program. In teams of 3-4, you’ll gain first-hand exposure to the technical, strategic, and commercial thinking required in investment banking.
Milestones every competitor should know.
All times shown in Australia/Sydney (AEST/AEDT).
Understand expectations before you sign up.
- Teams of 3-4 students from UNSW, USYD, Macquarie, or UTS.
- Each team must have at least 50% female representation and include at least
two penultimate or pre-penultimate students (i.e. no more than 50% final-year
students).
Rounds and milestones help teams plan their workload.
Heats
Round 1Thu 28 May 2026
Finals
Round 2Thu 4 Jun 2026
What teams are competing for.
1st Place
Experience
Penultimate students will receive a first-round interview for the Macquarie Capital 2026-27 Summer Internship. Non-penultimate students will receive mentoring from a Macquarie Capital representative.
2nd place
Experience
Coffee catch-up with a Macquarie representative
3rd place
Experience
CV review by the Macquarie Early Careers Recruitment team
Learn more about the host organisation.