Corporate Affairs Manager - Macquarie Asset Management

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 140.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Learning & development

Hybrid work arrangements

Equipment reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

Macquarie Group seeks a seasoned media relations professional to shape and execute engagement strategies for Macquarie Asset Management and related businesses in Australia. You will partner with the Head of Corporate Affairs to protect and promote Group reputation, building strong relationships with journalists and internal stakeholders.

You’ll provide practical guidance on media engagement, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate across Australia and globally, with a measure of data

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce or economics, communications, journalism or a related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in media relations, corporate communications or journalism in financial services or a complex corporate environment.
• Demonstrable experience in funds management is valued.
• Strong understanding of the Australian media landscape and established relationships with journalists.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to produce clear, audience-appropriate media materials under deadline.
• Ability to provide practical advice to senior stakeholders and manage complex matters.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and in a team.
• Interest in media analytics and AI applications.

Responsabilidades

• Define and shape media engagement to protect and promote Macquarie Group reputation.
• Build trusted relationships with journalists and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to communicate Macquarie’s capabilities and perspectives.
• Provide clear, considered advice on media engagement and complex matters across Australia and globally.

Conocimientos

Media relations

Stakeholder management

Journalism contacts

Communication skills

Multi-priority management

Data analytics interest

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

Descripción del empleo

Join Macquarie Group's Corporate Affairs team, supporting the Macquarie Asset Management business, to develop and deliver media relations strategies that support Macquarie Asset Management's public investments and wealth businesses, as well as the media and external communications activities of the broader asset management business in Australia.

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?

In this role, you will work closely with the Head of Corporate Affairs, Macquarie Asset Management, to define and shape media engagement that protects and promotes Group reputation.

You will build trusted relationships with journalists and internal stakeholders, identify opportunities to communicate Macquarie's capabilities and perspectives, and provide clear, considered advice on media engagement and complex matters. In this role you will work closely with colleagues in Australia and globally across Corporate Affairs supporting Macquarie Asset Management, as well as the broader organisation.

What you offer

• Bachelor's degree in commerce or economics, communications, journalism or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 5+ years' experience in media relations, corporate communications or journalism, within financial services, professional services or another complex corporate environment
• Demonstrable experience in funds management, in either institutional or wealth channels is valued
• Strong understanding of the Australian media landscape, sound news judgement and established relationships with business and financial journalists, including at wealth and industry trade publications
• Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated experience preparing clear, accurate and audience-appropriate media materials under deadline
• Ability to provide practical, considered advice to senior stakeholders, manage sensitive or complex matters and exercise sound judgement
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, respond to changing circumstances and contribute both independently and as part of a team
• A keen interest in, and practical application of media and communications-related data analytics and AI
• A track record of collaborating within a team and the ability to build strong internal and external relationships.

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 Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie's businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars - Financial Management, and People and Engagement - it is responsible for managing the Group's financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie's reputation globally.

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.