Summer Internship Data & Technology Program (Nov 2024)

About Macquarie Group

Macquarie Group is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing, asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising, and principal investment.

Your role

More is possible for your future with a career in Technology at Macquarie. Join the 2024/2025 Summer Internship Technology Program in Sydney where you’ll grow your skills and network while playing an active role in solving complex technical problems and driving technological innovation for the teams and customers. 

They are a global financial services group with 54 years of unbroken profitability, their operations are broad and their real-world impact is far-reaching. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

The program runs from December to January and includes a structured induction, on-the-job training and technical learning opportunities. You will work alongside technical experts on impactful projects to set yourself up for a successful career once you complete your studies. 

Macquarie Group have opportunities in:

• Engineering
  • From designing to building and maintaining their systems, as an Engineer you could write code, develop or specialise in architecture, UI design, testing, business analysis or production support.
• Data analysis and management
  • Specialise in data analysis and help identify opportunities for the business by automating processes and enabling growth. 
• Cyber security
  • Use your curiosity and critical thinking to continuously evolve their technology and processes to support Macquarie in keeping pace with the ever-evolving threat landscape.
• Business analysis
  • Enable Macquarie by defining needs and recommending solutions that deliver value to stakeholders.
• Project management
  • Help define project goals, communicate with stakeholders, and manage a project through to closure.
• Design 
  • Use your problem-solving skills and human-centred design to develop new products, services, and experiences.

Training & development

Macquarie's programme provides you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in the financial services industry and build your technical skills and knowledge. A range of learning and development opportunities is available to you from team development and management capability to individual skills development. Macquarie's learning and development teams design programmes to help you develop your knowledge and skills. 

Benefits

There are many ways your performance can be rewarded at Macquarie. Some of the benefits you can receive as an employee include:

• Tailored orientation and onboarding initiatives to support you in your first 100 days at Macquarie
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities designed to help you develop your soft and technical skills
• Comprehensive leadership programs designed for the director population globally
• Subsidised relevant external study, as well as paid professional memberships in particular regions
• A range of resources and leave options to manage your work and life priorities, including family
• Confidential counselling via their Employee Assistance Program
• Tools, resources, and initiatives offered by Macquarie Plus, their holistic wellbeing program
• A range of educational opportunities, discounts, staff rates and other financial benefits to reward you

Career progression

Summer Interns are eligible to be fast-tracked for their Graduate Program. Individuals at Macquarie are encouraged to invest in their career growth, with a focus on personal vision and development. The company offers tailored orientation and onboarding support for the initial 100 days, along with access to a diverse array of learning opportunities to enhance both soft and technical skills. Additionally, Macquarie provides comprehensive leadership programs globally, specifically designed for its director population.

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Work-life balance

At Macquarie, individuals have the flexibility to balance office and remote work, with some roles requiring daily office presence. The company emphasizes the empowerment of collaborative and flexible teamwork, harnessing the benefits of both in-person and virtual interactions. This commitment to hybrid working aligns with Macquarie's longstanding dedication to providing its employees with the flexibility needed to meet the demands of clients, colleagues, and teams.

Company culture

Macquarie is committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative workplace where it celebrates its diversity and empowers its people of all cultures, races, and ethnicities. Within Macquarie, they sponsor groups, committees, and employee-led initiatives that connect those from across the organisation so that they can collaborate and learn from each other.

About you

What you offer

• You’re in your second last year of study for one of the following degrees: computer science, software engineering, data science and decisions, electrical engineering, mechatronics engineering, engineering (electrical, mechanical, mechatronic, computer), information technology, cyber security, information systems, digital experience and design, design computing, science.
• No prior financial experience is required, just an innate curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• They love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with the company, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie they encourage you to apply.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• macquarie.com
• macquarie.com/au/en/careers/benefits.html