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We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions about our application and recruitment processes. Whether you're a prospective candidate or a current applicant, we hope this information helps you navigate your journey with us.

The application process

Yes, all applications for roles at Macquarie must be submitted through our online application system. This ensures our recruiters can review your application promptly and keep you updated on its progress.

1. Visit the returning applicants portal.

2. Type in your email address and select ‘Don’t know your password?’.

3. An email will be sent to you with instructions to reset your password.

You can track the status of your application at any time by logging into our returning applicant’s portal on our website. For graduate and intern roles, response times may be longer during peak periods due to high application volumes. We appreciate your patience while we review each application.

We offer visa sponsorship for eligible candidates in various positions at Macquarie, in accordance with local immigration rules. Your work authorisation status, along with other factors, will be considered in the selection process. Please inform us of your work authorisation status during the application process.

For graduate and interns' roles, you will need to inform us of your residency status when applying and provide any necessary supporting documents.

For experienced professional roles, you can apply for more than one role. You will need to submit separate applications for each role but will not need to re-enter the same details for each application.

It is best to limit your applications to one or two roles that match your skills and interests. If you are progressing to interview for more than one of the roles, please let your recruiter know.

For graduates and interns, we only accept one application per person as we are looking for students who are passionate about the area that they are applying to. In your application you’ll have the opportunity to select a first and second preference. We will process your application for the first preference and will only consider you for your second preference if we find your profile suitable for that area.

You are only able to apply for one programme due to our eligibility criteria (i.e. the Summer Internship Programme or Graduate Training Programme but not both). Please only apply for the programme you are eligible for.

You can join Macquarie's Talent Community to stay connected for future opportunities. By joining, you'll be one of the first to hear about new roles and gain access to exclusive content, news, and events to help you shape a fulfilling career. You can also share your CV or Resume with our recruiters, who will contact you when suitable roles arise, and set up job notifications for new roles that match your interests.

Already graduated? Join our experienced professional talent community

Still studying? Join our early careers talent community

Graduate and Intern Programmes: Open 1 September 2025, close 31 October 2025.
Insight Programmes: Open 13 October 2025, close on 30 November 2025.

Your application is your opportunity to tell us why you want to work for Macquarie and what sets you apart. Your application and CV should highlight previous work experience, volunteering, extracurricular activities, key skills and achievements.

You do not need to include a cover letter or any other documentation (e.g., transcripts or references) when you submit your application. If you are successful, we may request these later in the process, particularly for graduate or intern roles.

For graduate and intern roles, we recommend submitting your application well before the deadline. We recruit on a rolling basis and may fill the roles before application window closes.

You may update your CV by logging in to our returning applicants portal. Use the login details you created when submitting your application and follow the prompts to upload your updated CV. However, if your application has already been reviewed, we will not be able to re-review it with the updated CV.

This means we have successfully received your application in our system. Next, our recruiters will review your application for the role.

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we cannot provide specific feedback at the early stages of your application. However, if you are invited to interview, we will provide feedback.

If you’d like a copy of your psychometric assessment report, please contact our People Experience team. Allow a minimum of two weeks for a response.

The recruitment process

The recruitment process varies slightly depending on the role. The typical process for experienced hires can be found here. For graduate and intern roles, the process can be found here.

Macquarie has a unique hiring process, with recruitment for some roles taking several weeks. For graduate and intern roles, this may take longer due to the high volume of applications.

Our team will keep you updated throughout the process. You can also check the status of your application by logging into our returning applicant’s portal.

You don’t need to have experience in financial services or a finance-related degree to have a successful career at Macquarie.

In every one of our offices around the world, you’ll find individuals from varied backgrounds with different ways of thinking, different skills and different experiences, which is critical to the wide range of services the Group delivers across the globe as well as understanding the communities in which we operate.

People from different backgrounds have had successful careers at Macquarie, including but not limited to, engineers, scientists, medical surgeons, geologists and meteorologists.

No matter what your background is, you can expect a rewarding and challenging career at Macquarie that encourages diversity, ownership and entrepreneurial endeavour.

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.

At various stages throughout the recruitment process, you may be asked to provide feedback on your experience so far. Receiving a request for feedback does not mean that you have been unsuccessful. We appreciate any feedback that we receive to continue to improve our processes.

We are committed to making our workplace and culture welcoming and supportive for everyone. Please speak with your recruiter if you have accessibility requirements or need adjustments to support you to be at your best in the recruitment process.

The deadline for the video interview will be clearly outlined to you in your invitation email and when you log into the video interview system. We will ensure we schedule this to give you plenty of time to prepare and complete the video.

We are unable to extend the deadline unless you have a mitigating circumstance. If you find yourself in this situation, please contact the Early Careers Team to discuss.

At Macquarie, we look for innovative, driven and talented students who share our drive for excellence. During the interview process we’ll expect you to show us that you’re commercially minded, passionate about what we do and can tell us why you think you’d be successful at Macquarie.

To prepare, we’d encourage you to

visit our careers page to find out more about the business you’re applying to
read our article on how to effectively use AI in our recruitment process
visit Our People blog to hear from our employees and gain insight into the various roles and experiences at Macquarie
read our perspectives and market commentary to provide you with a more technical breadth of information relating to the finance industry
follow us on LinkedIn and use external sources to keep up to date with current market activity and trends
consider the skills and attributes you believe are important to excel in the area you’ve applied to and think of examples of when you have demonstrated these.

Experienced hire candidates who progress to the reference check stage will be required to submit at least two references with the following criteria:

your most recent direct manager or supervisor
someone else who has supervised you during the past five years

Please note, personal references will not be accepted. We do not ask for references for our graduate or intern roles.

Psychometric Assessments

A psychometric assessment is a standard and scientific method used to measure individuals' mental capabilities and behavioural style.

There are two parts to the assessment – one measuring your cognitive ability and the other measuring your behavioural preferences.

The information generated from this assessment, in combination with all the other information gathered during the selection process, will be used to assist us in ensuring we have a comprehensive view of the match between you and the position you have applied for.

There is no pass or fail for the psychometric assessment.

You may be asked to complete the assessment from home, or to come into one of our offices to complete it. The assessment typically takes about an hour. If you complete the assessment at home, you may be asked to come into one of our offices to complete a verification assessment.

Make sure you are prepared. Your recruiter will send you further information about the psychometric assessment and a link to do some practice tests. The practice assessments will help you familiarise yourself with the type of assessment.

Watch a short video on our psychometric assessment.

Macquarie holds candidate psychometric assessment results for two years, so if you have completed an assessment within the last two years you will not be required to complete this again.

If you completed our psychometric assessment, you may be asked to complete a verification assessment so we can verify your previous results.

If you are invited to sit the assessment again in error, please contact our People Experience team who can advise you on next steps. We will re-review your assessment results and either progress you to the next stage of the recruitment process, or if we think you aren’t the right fit for the role you have applied for, we will inform you that we won’t be progressing with your application. Note that if we do not progress your application, we are unable to provide you with feedback at this stage.

Yes, you can request a copy of your psychometric assessment results once the recruitment process has concluded. Details on how to obtain your results will be provided to you upon completion of your assessment.

You will have seven days to complete the assessment. If you require an extension, please inform your recruiter before starting the assessment.

If you require a reasonable adjustment to complete the assessment or need additional time due to illness, please notify your recruiter to discuss your needs confidentially. By starting the assessment, you confirm that you can complete it to the best of your ability. If you are unwell, we recommend waiting until you are well enough to complete the assessment.

If you are an experienced hire, please contact your recruiter. For early careers opportunities, please email our early careers team.

Early career opportunities

Students with a strong track record of academic success are encouraged to apply. To be eligible for our Graduate Programme, you must:

Be completing your final academic year of an undergraduate or master's degree.
Be graduating in 2026.

Unfortunately, PhD and MBA candidates are not eligible for our Summer Internship and Graduate Programmes and will not be considered.

To be eligible for our Summer Internship Programme, you must:

Be in your penultimate year of an undergraduate or master’s degree at the time of application.
Be graduating in 2027.

If you are currently in your final year of study but plan to enrol in a master’s degree and graduate in 2027, we will require written evidence of your enrolment during the onboarding process.

Final-year students are not eligible for the Summer Internship Programme and should apply for the Graduate Programme.

We accept applications from students all over the world. However, as academic timetables vary by region, please ensure your application and CV clearly state your graduation year so we can confirm your eligibility for the programme.

Unfortunately, PhD and MBA candidates are not eligible for our Summer Internship Programme.

To be eligible for our Insight Programme, you must:

Be studying an undergraduate degree or a degree with an integrated master’s component,
Be studying your first degree (this programme is designed for candidates with no prior experience and serves as an introduction to financial services).
Be completing your studies in 2028 and either:
- Entering your first year of a three-year course; or
- Entering your second year of a four-year course; or
- Entering your third year of a five-year course.

Unfortunately, PhD and MBA candidates are not eligible for our Spring Insight or Technology Insight Programmes.

The Graduate Programme begins in July and runs for 12 months, depending on your business group.

The Summer Internship Programme typically starts mid-June and concludes in late August, lasting for nine weeks.

The Spring Insight Programme runs for five days during the Easter holidays.
The Technology Insight Programme is a one-day event held during the Easter holidays.

Yes, Macquarie offers early careers opportunities in multiple locations.

As academic timetables vary by location, please ensure that your CV and application clearly state your graduation year so we can confirm your eligibility for the opportunity you are applying for.

Eligibility criteria for our opportunities outside of London may differ, so please check the job advertisement for more information.

No, Macquarie does not run a formal Work Experience or Apprenticeship Programme.

Yes, we offer off-cycle internships that provide promising students with the opportunity to gain experience in one of our key business areas in an engaging way.

These internships are available in various locations throughout the year and are designed to give you a unique experience in the financial services industry and at Macquarie.

To be eligible, you must be studying for an undergraduate degree. Please note that deadlines vary depending on the placement and location, so please check the job advertisement for more information.

Unfortunately, Macquarie cannot guarantee a deferred place for your Graduate or Internship role as business requirements may change. However, we will consider you for an opportunity in the next cohort if an opportunity becomes available.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer early start dates for our Graduate or Internship Programmes.

Working at Macquarie

There are many opportunities for you to develop your career at Macquarie, with both on the job learning, and in formal development opportunities.

We believe that continuing to find ways to grow your knowledge and skills is critical to reaching your full potential. Our learning opportunities provide a range of options for our people at all points in their career to develop their expertise.

We are supportive of our employees wishing to further their education through undergraduate or post-graduate degrees and provide financial assistance for further study (note conditions apply).

At Macquarie, you are empowered to shape a career that’s meaningful to you – whether that means raising your hand for new opportunities or finding new business pursuits, we let our people decide which direction they want to take.

Below is the typical promotion path for roles at Macquarie. Titles depend on the business group and region you are located in.

Level 1: Associate, Intern, Research Intern

Level 2: Senior Associate, Analyst, Research Associate Analyst, Credit Analyst

Level 3: Executive, Associate Manager, Team Leader, Senior Analyst, Senior Research Associate Analyst, Assistant Manager

Level 4: Manager, Senior Analyst, Research Analyst, Associate, Assistant Vice President

Level 5: Senior Manager, Vice President, Senior Research Analyst, Principal Consultant

Level 6: Associate Director, Senior Vice President

Level 7: Division Director, Managing Director

Level 8: Executive Director, Senior Managing Director

Macquarie aims to facilitate flexible working arrangements where it is possible to support our people to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Many of us at Macquarie balance time spent working in the office and remotely. There are some roles that require you to be in the office every day. Importantly, you’re empowered to work together flexibly in a way that works as a team, also taking advantage of the benefits of coming together in person.

A flexible working arrangement may include, for example, changes to hours, locations and patterns of work, or access to leave without pay, study and exam leave or a range of other flexible options dependent on circumstance and feasibility.

Ultimately, Macquarie empowers its staff to manage their professional commitments to suit their own personal situation and equips its people managers to lead a flexible workforce.

Please discuss your needs for flexibility with your recruiter.

At Macquarie, hybrid working empowers us to work together flexibly, balancing time spent working in the office and at home.

Each of our groups has different needs so expectations for hybrid working are set on a group and team basis. Some groups may require employees to work from the office more frequently than others. At any stage in the recruitment process, your recruiter or prospective line manager will be able to discuss your team's approach to hybrid working with you, and so you may raise this at any point during your application.

Remote working means working from your usual place of residence. Macquarie has policies that deal specifically with requests to work from an alternate location. Please discuss these policies with your recruiter should this apply to you.

An overview of Macquarie's parental leave offering by region can be found here. For detailed information of the parental leave coverage offered by location, please speak to our recruitment team.

Yes, internal mobility is encouraged, with many of our employees moving within our business groups and teams, or 31 markets around the world during their career at Macquarie.

Don’t take our word for it, you can read stories from Our People.

Yes, while Macquarie technology allows you to work from anywhere, your work location must meet our privacy, risk, security, health, and safety requirements. However, unless your role is designated as a fully remote role, when working remotely you will be expected to work from your usual place of residence. This allows for the blend of in-person and remote working central to our hybrid working model.

Macquarie has policies that deal specifically with requests to work from an alternate location. Please discuss your individual circumstances with your recruiter.

Yes, Macquarie’s Alumni Network brings together current and former employees to connect, stay updated on Macquarie’s activities, join discussions on topics of interest, and access exclusive events and early insight into the initiatives that we are involved with. Current and former employees are invited to join the LinkedIn group. If you have questions about the program, please contact alumni@macquarie.com.