Job Description
Our Principal Finance Operations team in Macquarie Capital supports our global principal investment portfolio from early assessment through to divestment. We focus on clear reporting, data analysis, and operational excellence to help our business make informed decisions.
Principal Finance provides flexible primary financing solutions and engages in secondary market investing, across the capital structure. Operating globally in both corporate and real estate sectors, our team has experience across a variety of industry groups including real estate, infrastructure, telecommunications, media, entertainment and technology, leisure and healthcare. Our team operates globally through offices in Sydney, London and New York.
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?
As part of our middle office function, you will support the business by delivering timely and accurate portfolio reporting, analysis, and insights. You will work closely with our colleagues globally across Macquarie to help track business and portfolio performance, coordinate valuations process, and contribute to strategic business projects such as data transformation, capital and funding project. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with global exposure across a wide range of investment products and structures.
What you offer
A tertiary qualification in finance or accounting, with strong academic performance. Corporate Finance and/or Accounting is preferred
2–4 years of experience in banking, financial services, or professional services in a similar or related role
A solid understanding of financial, accounting and valuation concepts
Experience working with large and complex data sets, with strong Excel and presentation skills. Experience in data analytics tools such as PowerBI and Alteryx / Dataiku would be advantageous
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team
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.
What we offer
At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:
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 Macquarie Capital
Macquarie Capital partners with businesses, startups and governments to connect ideas to capital and help drive innovation, growth and create real-world impact. Our global corporate advisory, investing, development and equities capabilities are underpinned by a full spectrum of capital markets solutions and deep sector expertise, with a focus on infrastructure and real assets, technology, software and services, and resources, energy and materials.
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, ****** 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.
Principal Finance provides flexible primary financing solutions and engages in secondary market investing, across the capital structure. Operating globally in both corporate and real estate sectors, our team has experience across a variety of industry groups including real estate, infrastructure, telecommunications, media, entertainment and technology, leisure and healthcare. Our team operates globally through offices in Sydney, London and New York.
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?
As part of our middle office function, you will support the business by delivering timely and accurate portfolio reporting, analysis, and insights. You will work closely with our colleagues globally across Macquarie to help track business and portfolio performance, coordinate valuations process, and contribute to strategic business projects such as data transformation, capital and funding project. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with global exposure across a wide range of investment products and structures.
What you offer
A tertiary qualification in finance or accounting, with strong academic performance. Corporate Finance and/or Accounting is preferred
2–4 years of experience in banking, financial services, or professional services in a similar or related role
A solid understanding of financial, accounting and valuation concepts
Experience working with large and complex data sets, with strong Excel and presentation skills. Experience in data analytics tools such as PowerBI and Alteryx / Dataiku would be advantageous
Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global team
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.
What we offer
At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:
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 Macquarie Capital
Macquarie Capital partners with businesses, startups and governments to connect ideas to capital and help drive innovation, growth and create real-world impact. Our global corporate advisory, investing, development and equities capabilities are underpinned by a full spectrum of capital markets solutions and deep sector expertise, with a focus on infrastructure and real assets, technology, software and services, and resources, energy and materials.
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, ****** 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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Associate - Principal Finance Operations - Reporting position is now open for candidates interested in the Finance sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Finance is a plus.
