The Macquarie Systematic Investment team is a global equity manager, delivering innovative quantitative investment solutions for institutional and retail clients for over 20 years. Our team aspires to provide investors access to the best opportunities available in the equity market, and manages investment capabilities covering Australian, Developed and Emerging markets across a range of risk spectrums. 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?
You will be responsible for executing equity trades across global markets, with a primary focus on Australia, while actively monitoring market conditions and news flows to assess their impact on execution quality and portfolio risk.A core component of this role involves evaluating execution outcomes and broker performance through robust pre‑ and post‑trade analysis, including Transaction Cost Analysis. You will apply a systematic, data‑driven mindset to drive continuous improvement in the execution process, contributing to the evolution of execution frameworks, the enhancement of automation and monitoring tools, and the refinement of workflows as strategies, market structures, and technology continue to evolve.
What you offer
- 2–5 years’ experience in equity trading, ideally across systematic and high touch environments
- Strong understanding of equity market microstructure, liquidity, and execution methods
- Experience with EMS/OMS platforms and capability in Python, SQL, or similar tools.
- Analytical, disciplined, and able to perform effectively under pressure.
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What we offer
At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:- 1 wellbeing leave day per year
- Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
- Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
- 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
- Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
- Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
- Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
- Reimbursement for work from home equipment
About Macquarie Asset Management
Macquarie Asset Management is a leading global asset manager, trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage $A720 billion in assets. MAM provides clients with a diverse range of investment solutions that seek to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.All figures as at 30 September 2025, excluding assets acquired by Nomura on 1 December 2025.
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 race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.
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.