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The Macquarie Systematic Investment team is a Global Equity Manager, delivering innovative quantitative investment solutions for institutional and retail clients for over 20 years. The team aspires to provide investor 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.

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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Our Quantitative Research team are responsible for researching and developing systematic investment strategies which underpin our products. In your role, you will be responsible for generating new research ideas, testing, and implementing the research ideas using Python, and monitor the performance of our existing systematic models.

In addition to research, you will maintain and enhance existing quantitative systems and processes, prepare responses to client and consultant requests, and continually seek ways to add value to the overall investment process.

What you offer

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• 2-5+ years’ experience gained in a similar role, but experience in financial markets is not required
• Strong academic results with a tertiary degree in maths, actuarial, engineering, science, IT or finance
• High level programming skills in Python, SQL, Unix, MATLAB, R, or similar
• A passion for and willingness to apply your skills to financial markets and a great interest in dealing with large datasets and finding exploitable patterns
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, you take a proactive and independent approach to your work.

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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In Macquarie Asset Management, you will join a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact for everyone. Join a team that is 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 providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for a role regardless of their identity, including gender, race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disabilities, or socio-economic background.

If you require adjustments to your working arrangements or the recruitment process, please let us know when applying.