Macquarie Group
2026 Australia Graduate Program – Finance & Accounting
To empower people to innovate and invest for a better future.
Strategy and analysis
Full-time
Office | Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Entry Level · A role for someone with underlying potential, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically no direct experience is required.
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Why Macquarie Group
Macquarie is a global financial services organisation with Australian heritage, operating in 34 markets across asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, asset financing, commodity trading, renewables development, capital raising and more. Today, we have $795.6 billion worth of assets under management and over 19,200 employees worldwide.The diversity of our operations, combined with a strong capital position and robust risk management framework, has contributed to our 53-year record of unbroken profitability.
About the role
"More is possible for your future with a career at Macquarie. Join our 2026 Graduate Program and play an active role in work that builds a better future – whether that’s investing in essential infrastructure, managing critical commodities, bringing investors and ideas together, or providing digital retail banking services to millions of Australians.
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?
By joining our Graduate Program, you’ll have the opportunity to grow skills and your career, supported by a team that’s invested in you.
Your development journey starts with a tailored orientation at our global headquarters in Sydney. You’ll then embark on a 12-24 month structured program with on-the-job training, access to senior leaders, and a comprehensive range of internal and external learning opportunities. Throughout your journey with us, you’ll be encouraged to examine problems from every angle, challenge the status quo, and come up with new and innovative ways to progress our business, all while being supported by an inclusive team.
We Have Opportunities In
Accounting
Support the growth of Macquarie by delivering financial management and control advice, management reporting and forecasting, regulatory and tax reporting and business advisory.
Asset Management
Play a role in providing investment solutions and managing assets for a broad range of clients.
Corporate finance, M&A, treasury and markets
Help advise businesses on mergers or acquisitions, support teams that trade essential commodities or work in treasury providing funding, capital and advisory services.
Corporate operations, strategy, people and projects
Drive the operational effectiveness of Macquarie, help curate workplace experiences, support our people and empower us to be innovative.
Retail banking
Gain real customer-focused experience, helping people purchase a home, start business or manage their finances.
Risk
Work on strategies to help manage and prevent risks to deliver successful and sustainable business outcomes.
What you offer
We welcome applications from students with all degree backgrounds.
You are in your final year of study or have completed your studies within 12 months of applying (that's 12 months from your last subject or unit).
No prior financial experience is required, just an innate curiosity and eagerness to learn.
Applications close 12pm Tuesday 1 April 2025.
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.
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."
What you'll be responsible for
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Problem Identification
Identify the problems and needs of key stakeholders to guide data analysis
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Execution and Project Management
Plan and deliver project plans by managing people, resources, budget, and timelines, to support the organization’s goals
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Data Analysis and Reporting
Analyze data to discover and communicate insights, and offer concrete recommendations for key stakeholders to make critical decisions
Skills you'll need
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Collaboration
Works with others by being open, clear in communication and listening to achieve goals
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Prioritization
Compares and ranks the relative importance &/or urgency of different tasks to identify the best order of actions
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Problem solving
Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems