Join our Equities and Multi-Asset division within Macquarie Asset Management as an Equity Trader, where you will support Macquarie’s Systematic Investment team, to ensure efficient implementation of model trades and strategies, minimize errors, and continuously optimize execution performance.

It is proposed that Macquarie Asset Management will sell its North American and European public investments business, comprising of equities, fixed income and multi-asset to Nomura, by the end of the calendar year 2025. This role is in scope to transfer to Nomura as part of the sale. Therefore, this role will commence with Macquarie Asset Management in Australia, but will transfer to Nomura in Australia on completion of the sale.

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 31 markets and with 56 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.

You will execute trades across global markets, with a strong focus in Australia and in line with investment guidelines, portfolio objectives and benchmarks, and regulatory requirements. Collaborating closely with portfolio managers you will understand investment rationale, timing, sizing, and risk parameters of trades, in addition to maintaining and enhancing relationships with sell-side brokers, evaluate broker performance and access liquidity intelligently.

Your role will include monitoring real-time market activity, news flow, and special events or corporate actions that could impact positions or execution, as well as leveraging electronic trading and algorithms to help achieve the best execution with minimal market impact. Your responsibilities will also include conducting pre- and post-trade analysis, including transaction cost analysis and market impact assessments, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

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.

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.

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.