What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communications Specialist position at Macquarie Group?
The communications team supports the development and execution of mutual fund shareholder reports as well as quarterly fund commentaries that target both a retail and institutional marketplaces. Furthermore, we serve as a strategic partner to internal teams across the company and external partners with a focus on timely delivery of quality content.
At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.
What role will you play?
You will be a key contributor in developing regulatory and value-add marketing collateral in addition to ensuring that editorial content for shareholder reports is well written, grammatically correct, and appropriate for the shareholder audience. Furthermore, you will be assisting the proofreading team where communications specialist/proofreader/copy editor will proofread and mark up written and digital work product for spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, usage, consistency, and brand voice.
What You Offer
About Macquarie Asset Management
Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact. We’re trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals to manage billions in assets globally. We provide access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities including fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, green investments, natural assets, real estate, and asset finance.
Benefits
Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.
At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.
What role will you play?
You will be a key contributor in developing regulatory and value-add marketing collateral in addition to ensuring that editorial content for shareholder reports is well written, grammatically correct, and appropriate for the shareholder audience. Furthermore, you will be assisting the proofreading team where communications specialist/proofreader/copy editor will proofread and mark up written and digital work product for spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, usage, consistency, and brand voice.
What You Offer
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English or Finance
- A minimum of 3-5 years professional experience required in marketing/communications, preferably in the financial services industry, such as banking, insurance, or asset management
- Exceptional understanding of English grammar, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, and standard usage
- Strong oral communications and interpersonal skills to deal with multiple internal and external clients, vendors, marketing team leaders, and team members daily
- Excellent written communication skills and presentation skills are important.
About Macquarie Asset Management
Macquarie Asset Management is a global asset manager that aims to deliver positive impact. We’re trusted by institutions, pension funds, governments, and individuals to manage billions in assets globally. We provide access to specialist investment expertise across a range of capabilities including fixed income, equities, multi-asset solutions, private credit, infrastructure, green investments, natural assets, real estate, and asset finance.
Benefits
Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave
- Primary caregivers are eligible for 20 weeks paid leave along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks paid leave for secondary caregivers
- Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
- Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Recognition and service awards
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.
