2027 Commodities and Global Markets Graduate Programme

Macquarie Bank Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Group is recruiting a 2027 Commodities and Global Markets Graduate. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across core businesses, work with geologists, data scientists, traders and advisers, and rotate through multiple teams to build a broad foundation in markets and risk management.

You will be studying a quantitative field and graduate in early 2027. The program includes formal training in financial modelling and presentations, with strong mentorship and support from leaders.

Qualifications

• Final-year undergraduate or Master’s students graduating Jan–Jul 2027.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities with numerical discipline.
• Interest in financial services and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12‑month graduate programme across CGM.
• Engage with teams to learn and contribute to projects.
• Receive formal training in modelling and presentation skills.
• Develop practical on‑the‑job experience and mentorship.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Proactive mindset

Education

Mathematics

Physics

Computer Science

Engineering

Economics

Finance

Tools

Excel

Python

Job description

2027 Commodities and Global Markets Graduate Programme

Join Macquarie as a graduate in Commodities and Global Markets (CGM) and begin your career in one of Macquarie's core businesses . You’ll gain experience across a global business that provides capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions across commodities, financial markets and asset finance. F rom complex commodity markets to next-generation AI infrastructure , you’ll see how we help clients manage risk, unlock capital and pursue opportunities .

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 a graduate in Commodities and Global Markets, you’ll build your expertise through hands‑on work, take on increasing responsibility and contribute to longer‑term projects and business priorities. You’ll learn from experts across the business, including geologists, meteorologists, petroleum and mining engineers, data scientists, quant strategists, traders and advisers.

Our opportunities span a range of teams across Commodities and Global Markets, including :

• Quant Strategy , where you could help maintain and develop quantitative platforms and implement quantitative methods.
• Quantitative Investment Strategies Marketing , where you could support strategy development and explanation, client mapping, marketing and outreach.
• Business Operational Risk Management , where you could investigate incidents, support remediation and help assess the effectiveness of business controls.
• Quantitative Investment Solutions Structuring , where you could apply creative problem‑solving to quantitative models, systems and solutions for institutional clients.
• Non‑Financial Regulatory Reporting , where you could analyse transaction reporting data, investigate reporting issues and support regulatory, process and technology change.
• Post Trade Data, where you could support data governance, reporting and controls, develop solutions using SQL and Python, and partner with technology, front office and risk teams to improve data quality. Credit
• Credit Capital and Liquidity , where you could analyse portfolio capital and funding usage, assess trade structures and support senior management in managing derivative portfolios.

Depending on your individual role , you could be:

• packaging quantitative investment strategies for institutional clients
• building and maintaining quantitative platforms
• investigating incidents and supporting remediation activities
• supporting transaction reporting under key financial markets regulations, including EMIR, MiFID and SFTR
• analysing capital and funding usage across portfolios

During this twelve‑month programme, you’ll be encouraged to examine problems from every angle, challenge the status quo and come up with new and innovative ways of progressing our business while being supported by an inclusive team.

As a graduate, you will:

• Take part in an orientation to learn about Macquarie business groups, with your fellow analysts and expand your professional network .
• Receive formal training, including financial modelling and presentation skills, but at its core the program provides practical on‑the‑job learning to further your career. If you have ideas that have merit, we’ll give you the opportunity to develop and test them to create new possibilities .
• Build strong connections and work collaboratively while also partnering directly with our business leaders on meaningful and challenging work .
• Receive support from your manager and aligned mentor as you gain genuine insight into our industry .
• Be encouraged to give back through the Macquarie Group Foundation which provides support to hundreds of community organisations each year through financial support, volunteering and skills sharing.

What you offer

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You have a unique perspective. We want to hear it. We welcome applications from final‑year undergraduate and master’s degree students who will graduate in January to July 2027.

• You are studying Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance or another quantitative field of study.
• You are curious and analytical, enjoy solving difficult problems in complex markets and can communicate complex concepts clearly.
• You like to collaborate with others and are comfortable building strong working relationships.
• You have an interest in financial services , learn quickly and bring a proactive, resourceful and positive approach to new challenges .
• You have a strong attention to detail with experience and comfort in Excel.
• An interest in technology, data analytics emerging AI tools would be beneficial for many of our opportunities . Experience using tools such as Excel or Python may be required depending on the role.

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 their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio‑economic background.
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.