Analyst/Senior Analyst, Model Risk Management | Trading Models
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Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
August 27, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$95,000 - $160,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Level
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Experience
2 – 4 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Analyst/Senior Analyst, Model Risk Management | Trading Models, based out of their corporate offices in Sydney, Australia. This appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized financial organization that combines entrepreneurial empowerment, disciplined risk governance, and a merit-based career trajectory.
The Risk Management Group provides an independent, objective oversight function that advises business units on managing credit, market, regulatory, and operational risks across global transactions. In this role, the successful candidate will work alongside seasoned industry professionals to optimize mission-critical processes, manage risk effectively, and deliver commercially impactful solutions across key markets.
Opportunity Overview & Quick Facts
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Be responsible for the independent validation of models used for risk such as Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR), Valuation Adjustments (XVA) and Standardised Initial Margin Model (SIMM), and/or derivative pricing models used for trading activity in various asset classes.
- The broad impact of the role means you will manage and deliver high calibre risk management outcomes to senior stakeholders.
- The firm is subject to regulatory supervision and thus the role also requires ensuring compliance with Australian regulations that include APS180, CPS226, and APS116.
- In addition, our team has global reach performing validations used to meet the local regulatory requirements of the organization’s entities around the world.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Quantitative educational background, exceptional problem-solving skills, and an ability to independently manage model validations.
- Entry level or up to 5 years' of experience in financial modelling or risk management, including a deep understanding of financial products, key risk factors, and advanced modelling techniques.
- Familiarity with areas such as, model performance assessments including back-testing, curve bootstrapping, simulation methodologies, optimisation or regression analysis is favourable.
- Effective collaboration and communication skills, capable of working with multiple stakeholders to achieve strong model risk outcomes and an analytical mindset that can navigate model risk policies and regulations.
- Experience with model calibration using statistical or stochastic models, advanced numerical/statistical techniques, with knowledge of computational finance.
- Proficiency in with high-level programming languages (Python, R); exposure to low-level languages (C++) is valuable.
What Macquarie Offers
- Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
- Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
- Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
- Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
- Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly on Macquarie Careers Portal
This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.
