Careers
More is possible for your future as a graduate or intern at Macquarie. We invest in your growth by developing your skills, connecting you with colleagues who bring different perspectives, and giving you the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work from day one. With exposure to real projects, ongoing support and opportunities to learn, we can help empower you to make a unique contribution while shaping a career that's all your own.
Our early careers opportunities help you explore financial services, build practical skills and find the path that fits your interests. Whether you’re gaining an insight into our business, building practical experience through an internship or looking for a full-time graduate role, there are several ways to start your career with Macquarie.
Start your career with structured training, business-specific development and real responsibility from day one. Build skills, expand your network and accelerate your professional growth with ongoing support.
Programme dates: Starts in July 2027 and runs for 12 months
Location: London, Dublin
Eligibility: Final-year undergraduate and master's students graduating in 2027
Applications: 1 September – 30 October 2026
An excellent introduction to financial services through workshops, networking, work shadowing and business insights. Eligible participants may be considered for accelerated access to future internship opportunities.
Programme dates: April 2027
Location: London
Eligibility: Students graduating in 2029
Applications: 12 October - 30 November 2026
Gain hands-on experience, develop your skills through professional training, and grow your network while working alongside industry professionals. High-performing summer interns may be considered for our Graduate Programme, giving you a clear path from internship experience to a full-time career at Macquarie.
Programme dates: June - August 2027 for nine weeks
Location: London, Dublin
Eligibility: Penultimate-year students graduating in 2028
Applications: 1 September - 30 October 2026
Build practical experience through three- to six-month internships across key business areas. Opportunities are available throughout the year in selected European locations.
Location: Amsterdam, Frankfurt, London, Madrid and Paris
Programme dates: three to six months, year-round
Eligibility: Final-year students, gap-year students and recent graduates
Applications: Applications accepted throughout the year
Our Rise To It with Macquarie Programme provides Year 12 students from low socio-economic backgrounds and under-represented communities with the opportunity to apply for scholarships covering full university tuition fees and maintenance loans.
Contact our Early Careers team to learn more - Rise To It Programme Inquiry
Our Junior Associate Programme enables penultimate-year university students to gain work experience at Macquarie while completing their degree, working two days per week throughout the academic year.
Contact our Early Careers team to Learn more - Junior Associate Programme Inquiry
Find answers to the questions candidates ask us most often, along with additional information to help you navigate your early careers journey with confidence. Read our FAQs
From submitting your application to interviews and assessments, explore our recruitment process and discover practical tips to help you prepare for what to expect when you apply.
As a global financial services organisation, Macquarie offers early career opportunities across a range of groups and teams. Explore some of the areas hiring for our early careers programmes and discover where your skills and interests could take you.
Commodities and Global Markets (CGM) is one of Macquarie’s core businesses, providing capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions across commodities, financial markets and asset finance. You'll learn how the business helps clients manage risk, unlock capital and optimise outcomes across a range of opportunities, from complex commodity markets to next-generation AI infrastructure.
Depending on your individual role, you could be:
building knowledge of financial markets, commodities markets and trading activity
analysing data, market trends and quantitative strategies to support investment, trading and business decisions
developing quantitative models, tools and insights to help solve complex business challenges
supporting risk management, regulatory reporting, controls and remediation activities
analysing capital, funding and liquidity information to support financial and risk management activities
helping develop client solutions by translating complex market, product and investment concepts into clear insights and recommendations
May suit students studying: Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance or other quantitative STEM subjects.
Internal Audit provides independent assurance and risk insights that support Macquarie's success. As Macquarie's third line of defence, we provide independent, objective assessments of risk management, governance and control effectiveness across all parts of Macquarie. We help Macquarie stay resilient by identifying, understanding and responding to risk in a rapidly evolving environment.
Depending on your individual role, you could be:
building an understanding of Macquarie's businesses, risk profile and control environment by supporting the audit lifecycle
engaging with stakeholders across business and support teams to understand processes, challenge control design and develop commercial insight
executing audit testing by analysing evidence, reviewing data and assessing whether controls are operating effectively
evaluating risks, identifying themes and helping develop clear, well-supported conclusions and recommendations
supporting strong governance, risk management and business outcomes through independent assurance and risk insight
May suit students studying: Accounting, Business, Commerce, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Law, Technology or other analytical disciplines.
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) is a leading global asset manager, trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage their assets over the long term. MAM offers clients a diverse range of investment capabilities, including infrastructure, green investments, agriculture, real estate, credit and insurance, and solutions.
Depending on your individual role, you could be:
analysing investment opportunities, risks and market trends across real estate, infrastructure, private credit and real assets
researching sectors, markets, assets, and portfolio companies to support investment and risk management decisions
supporting due diligence, investment reviews, risk assessments, and portfolio management activity
preparing client materials, market updates and presentations that help communicate insights and recommendations
supporting client engagement, product development, marketing and communications activities that help connect investors with Macquarie's investment capabilities across asset management and wealth solutions
May suit students studying: Economics, Engineering, Finance, Management, Mathematics or other analytical subjects.
Macquarie Capital partners with businesses, startups and governments to connect ideas to capital and help drive innovation, growth and real-world impact. As a global adviser, investor and developer, our teams bring together strategic advice, flexible capital solutions and deep sector expertise to help clients achieve their goals. You’ll be working in collaborative teams that value camaraderie, respect and shared success.
Depending on your individual role, you could be:
contributing to client projects across a range of sectors, whether placed as a generalist supporting technology, software, services and consumer clients, or placed as a specialist in areas such as infrastructure or financial institutions
building financial analysis, valuation and financial modelling skills
drafting client presentations and pitch materials that turn ideas into opportunities
supporting strategic M&A advisory, capital raising and live transaction activities
tracking market news, share price movements, sector trends and transaction updates
May suit students studying: Finance, Economics, Management, Engineering, Mathematics or other analytical subjects
Risk Management Group (RMG) is Macquarie's independent risk function, helping teams identify, assess, monitor and manage material risks across a global financial services business. We provide objective review and challenge, oversee the risk management framework, and support responsible decision-making through risk analysis, compliance oversight, regulatory engagement and reporting.
Depending on your individual role, you could be:
monitoring, analysing and explaining risk exposures arising from trading activities, financial products and portfolios
working closely with business stakeholders to understand positions, strategies, profit and loss drivers, and potential risk impacts
assessing risks, reviewing models and applying quantitative techniques to support risk oversight and informed decision-making
supporting stress testing, scenario analysis, risk reporting and management updates
assessing controls, identifying themes and helping manage regulatory and governance obligations
May suit students studying: Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Finance, Engineering or other highly quantitative disciplines
Our Technology teams sit within the Corporate Operations Group (COG), which brings together technology, data, AI, digital platforms, operations and specialist support teams that help Macquarie work efficiently, securely and at scale. As part of Technology, you'll help design, build and improve the systems, platforms and tools that support our people, clients and businesses globally.
Depending on your individual role, you could be:
designing, building and enhancing technology platforms that support trading, risk management and business operations
working on digital platforms, trading systems, business applications or data tools
learning agile delivery, software development, DevOps, cloud, automation or solution design
using data, analytics, AI or emerging technologies to help solve business problems and improve processes
partnering with technology and business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and improve user experiences
May suit students interested in: Computer Science, STEM, Physics, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, Technology, Engineering or Information Systems
Expect to be asked questions relating to the skills and competencies relevant for the role.
The interview is intended to be a two-way process, so think of some questions you would like us to answer for you. This is also your chance to find out if Macquarie is the right fit for you.
If you require visa sponsorship to perform the role you are applying for or will require sponsorship at some point in the future, you are required to inform us during the application process. Please keep in mind that you will be required to provide documentation regarding your right to work status at a later stage in the process per applicable legal requirements. Please note that misrepresenting your right to work or failing to disclose that you will require sponsorship would be considered an integrity issue and could negatively impact your candidacy.
Subject to a successful application, Macquarie may offer visa sponsorship for eligible candidates in accordance with local immigration laws and regulations.
May I update my CV or resume after I have submitted my application?
You may update your CV or resume by logging in to our Careers Portal. Use the login details you created when submitting your application and follow the prompts to upload your updated CV or resume. However, if your application has already been reviewed, we will not be able to re-review it with the updated CV or resume.
