Data Analyst / Engineer

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Gender affirmation leave

Learning & development

Hybrid/Flexible working

Equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie Group is seeking an innovative Data Analyst/Engineer to partner with business and operations teams to design and deliver data engineering solutions for financial reporting.

You'll apply a developer’s mindset with SDLC practices, automate data workflows using AI and LLMs, and build scalable pipelines that reduce manual effort while improving accuracy across the Financial Reporting team.

Qualifications

• Experience building data pipelines and data solutions for reporting.
• Proficiency in Python and data engineering concepts.
• Applying AI/automation to real-world data problems.
• Strong collaboration with business and operations teams.
• Experience with SDLC and deployment pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build data pipelines and automated data solutions for financial reporting.
• Design and implement data quality monitoring reports.
• Monitor and support data solutions, ensure reliability.
• Mentor colleagues and promote engineering best practices.
• Lead by example in data engineering and automation.

Skills

Python

Dataiku

SDLC

Git

AI & automation

Data pipelines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science / CS / Engineering

Tools

Git-based version control

Testing pipelines

LLMs / Generative AI

Job description

Other, Technology - Data Analytics, Technology - Engineering

Our Commodities and Global Markets team ensures that data is accurately and appropriately maintained for compliance with global regulations and internal policies regarding completeness, quality, and timeliness. We are committed to innovation and continuously raising the bar in data management through technology, AI, and engineering excellence.

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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As an innovative and technically minded Data Analyst/Engineer, you will partner with business and operational teams to gather requirements, design and deliver data engineering solutions for financial reporting. Bringing a developer’s mindset to the role, you will apply software development lifecycle best practices, including version control, automated testing and structured deployment, to ensure solutions are reliable, scalable and fit for purpose. You will also actively explore and implement artificial intelligence capabilities within data workflows, driving smarter automation and delivering improved outcomes across the business.

Your day-to-day will include building data pipelines, deploying automated solutions and continuously improving how the team uses data and technology. You will design and develop data solutions to address complex data challenges, including implementing sophisticated logic to produce data quality monitoring reports that reduce manual effort for the Financial Reporting team. In addition, you will provide ongoing monitoring and operational support to ensure solutions perform consistently and reliably, while evolving and governing existing capabilities to keep pace with a rapidly changing technology landscape. You will also mentor colleagues and lead by example, promoting strong design principles and the development of sustainable, reusable data solutions. You will play a key role in fostering engineering excellence, helping to build robust capabilities that support both current business needs and future growth.

What you offer

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• 3+ years’ experience with Python and Dataiku platform, with a focus on writing clean, well-structured and testable code.


• Strong knowledge and practical application of SDLC best practices including Git-based version control, testing and deployment pipelines.


• Demonstrated experience applying AI and automation tools, including LLMs and generative AI to real-world data problems.


• Tertiary qualifications in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field, with a strong academic record.


• Highly numerate with the ability to critically analyse, interrogate, interpret, and draw conclusions from multiple data sources.


• Strong problem-solving mindset with a passion for resolving complex business challenges through data engineering and intelligent automation.

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 Commodities and Global Markets

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Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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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.