2026 Commodities and Global Markets Graduate Programme

Today, as commodities continue to underpin the building of our cities, as our global energy needs continue to grow, and with technology changing the world, the projects you will contribute to as a graduate within the Commodities and Global Markets business are helping to build a better future.  

At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes.

What role will you play?

As a graduate with Commodities and Global Markets, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and build your career as you learn from in-house experts ranging from geologists to meteorologists, petroleum and mining engineers to data scientists, quant strategists to traders and advisers.  In this part of our business, you will work with our clients to provide tailored solutions that maximize opportunities in global markets.

We Are Currently Hiring In The Following Areas

Fixed Income and Currencies providing currency and fixed income trading and hedging services as well as financing via securitisation, warehousing and financing solutions across a range of asset classes for corporate and institutional clients globally.  The following team(s) in our Fixed Income and Currencies division are currently offering Graduate opportunities: 

• Fund Finance: Has more than a decade of experience providing bespoke financing solutions to alternative funds, secured by uncalled capital, assets and/or fund guarantees.
• Securitisation provides principal investments and private financing and arranges capital market transactions for clients across a range of asset classes.
  
  

Central develops and manages cross-divisional initiatives. The team houses various CGM- wide services including data, legal and other specialist activities and encompasses non-financial risk functions. The following team(s) in our Central division are currently offering Graduate opportunities: 

• Post Trade Data plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, governance, and usability of post-trade data across Macquarie.
• Rates Management plays a pivotal role in supporting the CGM business by managing key processes related to rates data.
  
  

What does our Programme offer?  

Joining the Macquarie Graduate Programme, you’ll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the financial services industry and build the technical skills and knowledge that will help you discover more for your career.  

During This Twelve-month Programme, You’ll Be Encouraged To Examine Problems From Every Angle, Challenge The Status Quo And Come Up With New And Innovative Ways Of Progressing Our Business While Being Supported By An Inclusive team.  As Part Of This Programme, You’ll

• Develop and utilise new skills while working side-by-side with our business leaders, learning on the job and working on transactions from day one
• Develop your technical skills and business knowledge, as well participate in internal and external training with the opportunity to build your network   
• Be encouraged to give back through the Graduate Volunteer Network and the Macquarie Group Foundation which provides support to hundreds of community organisations each year through financial support, volunteering and skills sharing.  
  
  

What you offer 

• You have a unique perspective. We want to hear it. We welcome applications from students from all degree backgrounds in their final year, graduating in 2026. 
• No prior financial experience is required, just an innate curiosity and eagerness to learn. 
  
  

What we offer

Benefits

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment
  
  

How to apply  

Applications close on 31 October 2025 we recommend that you submit your application as early as possible as we recruit on a rolling basis. 

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. To be considered for this opportunity, you must complete your application through the Macquarie website at www.macquarie.com/careers. 

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.