Macquarie Group

Quantitative Analyst

To empower people to innovate and invest for a better future.

  • Banking and investment

  • Full-time

  • Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia

  • Visa sponsorship · No

  • Junior · A role for someone with some basic skills, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically 1-2 years of experience is required.

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Why Macquarie Group

Macquarie is a global financial services organisation with Australian heritage, operating in 34 markets across asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, asset financing, commodity trading, renewables development, capital raising and more. Today, we have $795.6 billion worth of assets under management and over 19,200 employees worldwide.The diversity of our operations, combined with a strong capital position and robust risk management framework, has contributed to our 53-year record of unbroken profitability.

About the role

Join our Quantitative Strategy team in Commodities and Global Markets and apply specialist methods from mathematics, science, and engineering as part of a global front office team aligned to revenue generation. We work on data, models, and algorithms with application to derivative valuation and risk, automated trading, and data-driven decision-making.

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 34 markets and with 55 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?

As a Quantitative Analyst, you will help formulate business ideas mathematically and deliver practical solutions. You will research and implement financial models for product valuation, risk analysis and trading, whilst building strong relationships across the business by providing quantitative expertise to traders, as well as our technology and compliance teams.

What You Offer

* PhD level qualifications in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, etc. * Self-motivated with a sense of intellectual curiosity * C++ or Python programming experience is advantageous * Demonstrable interest in Finance.

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 Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Benefits

Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements * One wellbeing leave day per year and up to five additional days leave based on length of service * Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave as well as benefits to support you as you transition to life as a working parent * Paid volunteer leave and donation matching * Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing * Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, 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. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.

What you'll be responsible for

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    Financial and Market Analysis

    Conduct financial analysis and market research to inform investment and capital allocation decisions

  • Financial Modeling

    Analyze data to create financial models that support planning and projections

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    Client/Investor Relationship Management

    Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and investors, providing ongoing support throughout the transaction lifecycle

Skills you'll need

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    Resilience

    Bounces back from stressful experiences while being optimistic, emotionally aware, and adapts to change

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    Numerical problem solving

    Works with numerical information and performs mathematical calculations to solve problems

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    Attention to detail

    Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables

Meet the team

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Macquarie Group