Financial Market Surveillance Data Analyst
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Date posted
September 17, 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
Entry to Mid Level
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Experience
2 – 4 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Financial Market Surveillance Data Analyst, 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
- In your role as a Data Analyst, you will be the main point of contact with helping translate business requirements into technical data solutions on strategic programs, ensuring these capabilities are within strategic guardrails and aligned to our Group wide business and technology objectives.
- Execute and drive collaborate with business stakeholders and work closely with cross-functional teams to understand their needs and solicit data insights utilising our technologies to extract, manipulate, and analyse data from various sources.
- In addition, define and deliver on data solution designs and create conceptual and logical data models to facilitate technical developments and enhancements to the organization’s data ecosystem.
- Additionally use your strong understanding of financial markets, products and its lifecycle events to help the gap between surveillance risk processes and how data plays a role into those processes.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- 2-4+ years’ of experience working as a business/data/technical analyst ideally within Banking and Financial services or a Consulting firm.
- Experience with leading the requirements gathering, data analysis and data design which may include process mapping and adhering to risk management principles.
- Experienced working with data platforms and analytical technologies such as Starbust Presto, Alteryx and Dataiku.
- SQL skills to extract the data and perform data analysis is advantageous.
- Communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
- Strategic mindset and ability to communicate a technical vision driven by business concepts.
- Good knowledge and understanding of financial products, trading or market data platforms would be beneficial.
- Prior experience working in a Fraud or Trade Surveillance environment within financial services would be advantageous.
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.