Come and join us as an Index Strategist by joining the Global Portfolio Trading Team. You will help craft and shape the on-desk index research product covering the Americas and EMEA, as well as assisting in trading decisions on the PT Facilitation desk in the US. This is a unique opportunity for you if you are looking to learn a broader, more diverse skill set that is global in nature.

Come and join us as an Index Strategist by joining the Global Portfolio Trading Team. You will help craft and shape the on-desk index research product covering the Americas and EMEA, as well as assisting in trading decisions on the PT Facilitation desk in the US. This is a unique opportunity for you if you are looking to learn a broader, more diverse skill set that is global in nature.

In this role you will assist with developing models to help predict/analyze changes to global equity indices. To that end, you will collaborate with colleagues in Portfolio Trading, Global Quant, High Touch Cash and IT to transmute data collected from various sources into actionable trading ideas. In addition, you will also develop and maintain a NAM specific database as well as data visualization tools, manage and optimize processes for data retrieval and validation, analyze desk trade data and performance, and perform data screening.

To be successful in this role you will have 1-5 years of experience in a related field, strong SQL skills, experience working with relational databases. Good scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, BI tools including advanced excel would be a plus.

We also welcome applicants from index providers (MSCI, S&P, FTSE), ETF Providers and data vendors (e.g. IHS Markit, Bloomberg). Index construction experience from Index/ETF providers would be valued.

About Macquarie Capital

Macquarie Capital offers global capability in M&A Advisory, Debt and Equity Capital Markets, Principal Finance, and Equity Trading and Research underpinned by deep specialist expertise across a range of sectors. Our people are empowered to think innovatively to address client challenges and originate opportunities, thinking beyond individual transactions to become a trusted adviser and partner over the long haul. From origination to execution, our unique combination of ideas, capital and expertise is transforming opportunity into reality for our clients and partners around the world.

With staff in 35 offices transacting across 31 countries, Macquarie Capital is a truly global business. A role in the team will expose you to a dynamic working environment and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile transactions whilst working in a business with the best people in the industry. Macquarie received 2020 World's Best Investment Bank in Infrastructure award by Global Finance.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and an inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance. Macquarie also takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

We equip our people with the support to work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.