Quantitative Strategist: Derivatives Modeling & Trading

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Parental leave up to 20 weeks

Volunteer leave and donation matching

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Macquarie Group is seeking a Quantitative Analyst within the Commodities and Global Markets team in Sydney. You will apply specialist mathematical, scientific, and engineering methods to derivative valuation, risk, automated trading, and data-driven decision-making.

Role involves building and validating models, partnering with traders and technology teams to drive revenue and ensure robust risk controls. A PhD in a quantitative discipline and proficiency in C++ or Python are highly valued.

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Engineering)
• Self-motivated with intellectual curiosity
• Demonstrable interest in Finance

Responsibilities

• Formulate business ideas mathematically and deliver practical solutions.
• Research and implement financial models for product valuation, risk analysis and trading, interfacing with traders, tech and compliance teams.

Skills

PhD in quantitative field

Self-motivated

Interest in Finance

Education

PhD in Mathematics/Physics/Engineering

Tools

C++

Python

Job description

Macquarie Group is seeking a Quantitative Analyst within the Commodities and Global Markets team in Sydney. You will apply specialist mathematical, scientific, and engineering methods to derivative valuation, risk, automated trading, and data-driven decision-making.

Role involves building and validating models, partnering with traders and technology teams to drive revenue and ensure robust risk controls. A PhD in a quantitative discipline and proficiency in C++ or Python are highly valued.