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SalaryThis is an exciting opportunity within Macquarie's Commodities & Global Markets, who are focused on the development of systematic options and futures based indices across all asset classes.
Quantitative Investment Strategies have performed exceptionally well in recent years and is a rapidly expanding area where innovation, creativity and client-management are key. Macquarie has a strong platform and rapidly growing client base in this space, and we are looking for someone eager to learn more about this area of finance.
At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes.
What role will you play?
Within this role, you will be researching and back-testing innovative algorithmic Investment Strategies, as well as helping to launch new strategies by being involved in the complete product development life cycle (idea generation, back-testing, working with Sales, Trading, Legal, Calculation Team, pitching the idea internally/externally). You will also be running bespoke analysis and responding to client queries by working closely with Sales, Structuring and Trading, and working closely with the broader Structuring team to learn and share ideas relating to cross-asset QIS product development. On a daily basis you will be helping to book client trades, liaise with internal teams to secure pre-trade approvals, and responding to client queries and preparing marketing materials.
What you offer
- Proficient with coding in Python.
- Understanding of Quantitative Investment Strategies, as well as familiarity with concepts such as index and returns calculations, systematic trading strategies, futures and options valuation as well as portfolio construction would be desired.
- 1-3 years of technical experience in a quantitative role or background.
- Detail focus, clear communication and problem solving attitude.
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.
Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include:
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave.
- Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer
- Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
- Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program
- Recognition and service awards.
About Commodities and Global Markets
In Commodities and Global Markets you will be part of a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.
