From Pittsburgh to Penn to Macquarie
Former Division I basketball captain Lizzy Groetsch brings the habits she built on the court into her work as an Analyst in Macquarie Capital’s Industrials team.
“I’m originally from Pittsburgh and completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School with majors in Finance and Operations, Information and Decisions (OIDD),” Lizzy says. OIDD combines operations management and data analytics, including classes on the application of AI to business challenges.
Alongside her studies, Lizzy played four seasons of Division I basketball for the Penn Quakers. She started every game in the 2023–24 season, earned recognition as a College Sports Communicators Academic All District honoree, and was named team captain for the 2024–25 season.
Her interest in finance developed during a corporate finance internship at U.S. Steel. “They had recently acquired Big River Steel, and seeing how a large, legacy company used M&A to evolve was fascinating,” Lizzy reflects.
Conversations with Penn alumni helped shape her direction. “I wanted a role where I could build financial skills quickly and gain broad exposure early in my career,” she adds.
Lizzy first noticed Macquarie through Penn Athletics. “Macquarie sponsored Penn Athletics, and the Palestra was branded as Macquarie Court during my time as a student-athlete,” she says. “When I started thinking about where I wanted to start my career, I wanted to learn more about Macquarie.”
After attending a Macquarie recruitment event, the connection felt clear. “I was inspired by the innovative and creative solutions Macquarie delivered for its clients. The entrepreneurial culture that people described strongly resonated with me,” Lizzy shares.
Life as an Industrials Analyst
As an analyst in Macquarie Capital’s Industrials team, Lizzy advises companies across industrial and environmental services, chemicals, and materials. Her responsibilities include valuation analysis, drafting marketing materials, financial modeling, and facilitating buyer diligence.
When she is not working on active projects, she develops tailored presentations on sector trends, competitive landscapes, key market developments, and client-specific insights.
