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Our media relations team for the EMEA region is integral to Macquarie Group's Corporate Affairs function. Based in London, you will collaborate with a small in-house media team, retained agencies, and the broader Corporate Affairs team to support media engagement across the region. You will work across Macquarie Asset Management, Macquarie Capital, and Commodities and Global Markets.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this role does require 3 days a week in our office location.

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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As a Corporate Affairs Executive in the media relations team, you will manage a busy press office and lead specific campaigns and announcements. This includes writing press releases and other external materials, responding to media enquiries, and working closely with our three businesses in EMEA to identify proactive opportunities. You will also provide issues management support as required, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and collaborating with the broader Corporate Affairs team. This is a 12-month fixed term contract position.

What you offer

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• 3-5 years of experience in media relations and external communications, ideally within financial services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in writing for an external audience in a corporate environment
• Understanding of key issues impacting the current media landscape
• A collaborative work style as part of a busy team, with the ability to also work autonomously on key tasks
• A keenness to learn and a results-oriented approach to work
• Foreign language skills would be considered a plus, but not a requirement

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 Financial Management, People and Engagement

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Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

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 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, a robust behavioral health network with counseling and coaching services
• Recognition and service awards

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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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.