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2026 Risk Management Group Graduate Programme

Primary office location
London
Date
01-Sep-2025
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The purpose of our Risk Management Group is clear - creating a better future by managing the risks of today and anticipating the risks of tomorrow. As a graduate, you’ll join an independent central function responsible for objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. 

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 31 markets and with 56 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? 

As a graduate in the Risk Management Group, you’ll discover how a sound risk culture has been integral to Macquarie’s risk management framework since inception 

We have opportunities in the following areas: 

Credit manages and oversees the counterparty credit, equity and asset risks taken by Macquarie. This is delivered through the credit risk management framework that articulates the approach to assessment, approval, monitoring and reporting of these risks.  

Internal Audit provides independent and objective risk-based assurance on the compliance with, and effectiveness of, Macquarie’s financial and risk management framework.  

Market Risk assesses, monitors and reports on the risk of change in the value of Macquarie’s positions as a result of changes in market conditions. This encompasses both traded and non-traded market risk. Market Risk also oversees Macquarie’s implementation of the liquidity risk framework. 

Aggregate and Prudential Risk develops and maintains the prudential risk framework to support compliance with prudential obligations globally and monitors aggregate risk across all risk types relative to Macquarie’s economic capacity to bear risk. The following teams(s) in our Aggregate and Prudential Risk division are currently offering Graduate opportunities: 

  • Model Risk have global responsibility for ensuring the integrity of key financial models used by Macquarie.  

 

What does our Programme offer? 

Joining the Macquarie Graduate Programme,youll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the financial services industry and build the technical skills and knowledge that will help you discover more for your career. 

During this twelve-month programme, you’ll be encouraged to examine problems from every angle, challenge the status quo and come up with new and innovative ways of progressing our business while being supported by an inclusiveteam. 

As part of this programme, you’ll: 

  • Develop and utilise new skills whileworkingside-by-side with our business leaders, learning on the job and working on transactions from day one 
  • Developyour technical skills and business knowledge, as well participate in internal and external trainingwiththe opportunity to build your network   
  • Be encouraged to give back through theGraduate Volunteer Networkand theMacquarie Group Foundationwhich provides support to hundreds of community organisations each year through financial support, volunteering and skills sharing. 

 

What you offer 

  • You have a unique perspective. We want to hear it. We welcome applications from students from all degree backgrounds in their final year, graduating in 2026.  
  • No prior financial experience is required, just an innate curiosity and eagerness to learn. 

 

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 eligibility criteria, include: 

 

  • 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave. 
  • 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers 
  • Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment 
  • 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching 
  • Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options 
  • Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover 
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services 
  • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription 
  • Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services 
  • Recognition and service awards 
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role 
  • Reimbursement for work from home equipment 

 

How to apply   

Applications close on 31 October 2025 we recommend that you submit your application as early as possible as we recruit on a rolling basis. 

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. To be considered for this opportunity, you must complete your application through the Macquarie website at www.macquarie.com/careers. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion 

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, 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. 

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.