Director, Head of Equity and Derivatives Trading Technology
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Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
August 21, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$123,500 - $208,000 /year
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Career level
Director / Executive
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Experience
4 – 7 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Director, Head of Equity and Derivatives Trading Technology, 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
- Lead and steer the global technology organisation supporting Equity and Derivatives Trading, with accountability for strategy, architecture, engineering, delivery and production support.
- Execute and drive partner directly with senior business and technology leaders to shape investment priorities, accelerate product innovation and deliver technology that supports business growth, client activity and new market opportunities.
- Lead and steer the modernisation of trading platforms, strengthen engineering and operational excellence, and ensure the resilience, performance and controls expected within a global front-office trading environment.
- Additionally drive the practical adoption of AI, automation and data-driven capabilities to improve engineering productivity, trading outcomes and client experiences.
- Build an inclusive, high-performing culture, develop future leaders and create an environment where teams can do their best work.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Significant leadership experience in equities trading technology, including equity derivatives, electronic trading, synthetics or prime services.
- Deep knowledge of pre-trade analytics, pricing, execution, market connectivity, electronic trading platforms and real-time risk management systems.
- Experience leading large global technology organisations across engineering, architecture, delivery and production support within high-availability, market-facing environments.
- Success modernising complex technology platforms and delivering large-scale transformation while maintaining operational resilience and service continuity.
- Commercial judgement with experience partnering with business leaders and using technology, data and AI to support growth, innovation and better outcomes for clients and stakeholders.
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.