Associate/ Senior Associate

Associate/ Senior Associate - Market Operations

Sydney

Job ID 19047

29-Oct-2025

Permanent - Full time, Junior, Mid-level

Join our Deal Management team, within the wider Group Treasury Operations group, who are responsible for successful balance sheet operations (including funding, settlements and FX support) on behalf of Macquarie Asset Management and Macquarie Capital. Our team manages all on‑going global transactions throughout their lifecycle from pre‑settlement to termination.

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.

What role will you play?

In this role, you will take responsibility for deal support, including initial operational setup, managing life‑cycle event transactions, and addressing related queries from both internal and external stakeholders. You will support daily operations by facilitating internal and external cash transactions, coordinating funding requirements to ensure smooth financial operations, and providing support for the execution of foreign exchange trades. Additionally, you will assist with various reporting requirements to help maintain accurate financial records. You will also develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to manage operational support requirements.

You will be encouraged to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives—such as leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) solutions—to streamline operations and boost productivity, while also supporting team performance management and development to drive overall success.

Qualifications / What you offer

- 1+ years prior experience in an operations, finance or related role

- A passion for financial markets and a desire to build a career in the financial services industry

- Strong attention to detail, combined with demonstrated ability to work well to deadlines, in a fast‑paced environment

- Exceptional communication and prioritisation skills

- An innovative and transformational mindset, ready to drive change and challenge the status quo

- Analytical thinker and self‑motivated with the ability to navigate ambiguity

- Tertiary degree in Commerce or a business‑related area is highly regarded

- Experience using analytical software such as Alteryx, Power BI as well as platforms that leverage AI is valuable.

What we offer

- 1 wellbeing leave day per year

- Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year

- Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non‑primary caregivers

- 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching

- Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave

- Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations

- Access to a wide range of salary packaging options

- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription

- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role

- Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Corporate Operations Group

In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie to deliver for our people, businesses, and their customers. We’re a global, collaborative team with deep expertise in technology, data, digital, market operations, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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.

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