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Quantitative Portfolio Analyst | Equities and Multi-Asset

Primary office location
Sydney
Date
20-Mar-2025
Permanent - Full time, Mid-level
Job category
Asset Management
Join our Macquarie Systematic Investments team within the Public Investments division, specifically in the equity branch of Macquarie Asset Management.

Our team specialises in utilising quantitative techniques to capture returns that have historically generated reliable alpha in a tightly controlled risk framework. This team manages over A$70 billion of assets on behalf of investors across a number of different strategies which span risk, geography, market capitalisation, sub-sectors, and factors.

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?

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You will help manage and implement our growing number of strategies which span across global equity markets. You will be responsible for portfolio rebalances, cash flow management, and trading optimisation and scheduling. You will be involved in continuous research on alpha generating opportunities in trade execution and integration of events into the systematic investment framework.

You will also be involved in identifying areas for improvements and apply a structured and systematic approach to improve outcomes, whilst working closely with other portfolio managers, the Trading and Execution team and the Quantitative Research team in driving improvements both upstream and downstream.

What you offer

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  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant field such as finance, data science, computer science or engineering
  • 3+ years of experience ideally in an asset management environment.
  • Strong python and SQL skills and other programming expertise is desired though not mandatory
  • Solutions driven mindset and problem-solving abilities

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 Macquarie Asset Management

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Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact. We’re trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals to manage billions in assets globally. We provide access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities including fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, green investments, natural assets, real estate, and asset finance.

Benefits

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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

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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.