Associate/Vice President, Research Relationships Team

Macquarie Bank Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Up to 5 additional service bonus leave

Parental leave up to 20 weeks

Transition leave

Volunteer leave with donation matching

Gender affirmation leave

Wellbeing and health checks

Salary packaging options

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working

Work from home equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie Bank Limited's Asset Management Wealth Distribution team is seeking an Associate/Vice President to manage relationships with research houses and consultants in the wealth market. You will drive the Research House ratings process and coordinate with Investment, Central Product, and Operations to ensure accurate data and timely responses.

The role demands exceptional communication, deep funds-management knowledge, and a talent for building internal and external relationships in a global,

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working with research houses and/or investment teams.
• Core understanding of the Funds Management industry, investment markets and regulations.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Strong internal stakeholder and external client relationship management skills.
• Passion to support research house and consultant relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive the existing Research House ratings process, and work with Investment, Central Product, and Operations to achieve optimal fund ratings.
• Review and oversee RFIs/Due Diligence Questionnaires and data provision for Research House reviews/databases.
• Attend Ratings Houses Conferences and coordinate speaker representation and business development support at these events.

Education

Tertiary qualification in a quantitative, economics, finance or similar discipline

Job description

Associate/Vice President, Research Relationships Team

Join our Macquarie Asset Management Wealth Distribution team, within the Client Solutions Group. This team manages relationships with key gatekeeper intermediaries in the wealth market. As part of a high-performing team, you will help deliver comprehensive support to Research House clients and research house-aligned consultants.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

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You will help drive the existing Research House ratings process, and work collaboratively with the Investment, Central Product, and Operations teams to achieve optimal fund ratings. You will review and provide oversight of the completion of all Requests For Information/Due Diligence Questionnaires and have oversight of ongoing data provision for Research House reviews /databases in an accurate and timely manner. You will take part and attend Ratings Houses Conferences, working with the Marketing team to ensure appropriate speaker representation and ensuring appropriate business development support at these events.

What you offer

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• Tertiary qualification in a quantitative, economics, finance or similar discipline
• 5+ years’ experience working with research houses and/or investment teams
• Core understanding of the Funds Management industry, investment markets and regulations
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Strong internal stakeholder and external client relationship management skills
• Passion to support research house and consultant relationships.

What we offer

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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 Asset Management

Macquarie Asset Management is a leading global asset manager, trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage $A720 billion in assets. MAM provides clients with a diverse range of investment solutions that seek to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns. All figures as at 30 September 2025, excluding assets acquired by Nomura on 1 December 2025.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.