Senior Analyst | Equity Portfolio Management

Job Description

Senior Analyst | Equity Portfolio Management Primary office location: Sydney Date: 01-Jan-2025 Permanent - Full time Job category: Compliance & Regulatory, Credit, Risk Management Our Credit division in the Risk Management Group is currently looking for a high performer to join the team responsible for Equity Portfolio Management. Our team collaborates with global stakeholders, including all the operating businesses, Risk Management, Group Treasury, and Finance. The role has a global scope and will be based in Sydney, Australia. 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? You will be part of a team that is focused on improving existing processes and fostering innovations that support strategic decisions. You will play a key role in analysing the risks in Macquarie’s large portfolio of private equity investments and providing strategic insights to Macquarie’s senior leadership and board members that will directly impact Macquarie’s risk appetite for new equity investments. You will have responsibility for identifying relevant data sources, cleaning and preparing data, including dealing regularly with business stakeholders for both data and insights using Alteryx, Excel VBA, and similar systems. You will undertake modelling to produce insightful analysis for senior management and the Board and produce and deliver insights to senior stakeholders that support decision-making. You will develop an understanding of the business’s needs and work with team members and stakeholders to continuously improve existing processes or develop new approaches. You will clearly communicate insights you draw from large data sets and articulate actionable outcomes. What you offer Ability to solve complex problems, leveraging strong analytical skills and a critical mindset Good understanding of investment and risk principles Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels An eye for detail and take pride in getting the details right while remaining aware of the bigger picture Degree in Quantitative discipline (mathematics, statistics or similar), or finance, economics or similar. 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 the Risk Management Group Our Risk Management Group works as an independent, and centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring, and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. We are a global team that aims to manage the risks of today and anticipate the risks of tomorrow. Our divisions include compliance, credit, financial crime risk, internal audit, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central. 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr