Associate/Vice President, Research Relationships Team

Macquarie Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Additional service leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Gender affirmation leave

Job summary

Macquarie Group invites applications for a role within the Macquarie Asset Management Wealth Distribution team. You will support Ratings House processes, coordinate with Investment, Central Product and Operations teams, and ensure timely data for Research House reviews.

In this role you'll engage with ratings conferences, assist in business development at events, and build strong relationships with research houses and consultants.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive the existing Research House ratings process with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Investment, Central Product and Operations to achieve optimal fund ratings.
• Review and oversee completion of RFIs/Data Diligence Questionnaires.
• Ensure timely data provision for Research House reviews/databases.
• Attend Ratings Houses Conferences and support business development at events.

Skills

Tertiary qualification

5+ years experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship management

Passion for research relationships

Education

Tertiary qualification in quantitative/economics/finance

Job description

What We Offer

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?

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

• 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

Benefits

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.