Leading financial services firm, Macquarie, are inviting 50 bright members who identify as women to their London office this August for their Women's Business Series. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain the confidence and skills to ace your application and succeed in Macquarie’s recruitment process. Engaged attendees will also be eligible to have their application fast-tracked to a video interview to be considered for a place on Macquarie’s 2024 summer internship.
Join us in person on 31st August to gain the skills, connections and core knowledge needed to succeed in the financial services sector and beyond.
Why attend?
Explore the career opportunities available to you at Macquarie by learning more about their business, what their people do every day and the impact they have on the community
Build your confidence and your network by taking part in networking opportunities with representatives from the business
Learn the essential skills required for a successful career in finance through skills- based workshops, case studies and activities
About Macquarie
At Macquarie Group, we empower people to innovate and invest for a better future. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets in asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment.
A career at Macquarie means you’ll have the opportunity to develop and utilise new skills, explore interesting fields, and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world—whether it’s accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we’re empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future.
Our size and international presence means your work can take you anywhere—across business groups, disciplines, sectors and borders. With 20,500 employees around the world, we’re a truly global organisation.
You’ll be supported by a diverse team where the unique perspectives, ideas and experiences that all of our people bring are valued. You’ll be empowered to address unmet needs in our communities whilst advising and investing alongside our clients and partners. Working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to help build a better future.
Agenda
10:00 – 11:00: Macquarie story & Q+A with Macquarie Senior Leader
11:00 – 12:00: CV workshop
12:00- 13:00: Networking Lunch with Female colleagues
13:00 – 13:45: Interview Skills workshop
13:45 – 14:30: Panel with inspiring females at Macquarie
14:30 – 14:45: Break
14:45 – 16:30: Improv session: Confidence in the boardroom
16:30 – 17:00: Overview of recruitment process/ next steps
After the launch event on 31st August, you will also attend 3 virtual follow-up sessions:
Friday 8th September, 12-1pm - Online speed networking with Balance (Macquarie’s employee network group). Meet some of Macquarie’s colleagues who are part of Balance, whose mission is to ensure that women at Macquarie are engaged, empowered and encouraged to succeed.
Wednesday 13th September, 12-1pm - Optional drop-in clinic with the Early Careers team. Ask them any questions you have about the recruitment process, from tips for success to logistical queries.
- Wednesday 20th September, 12-1pm - Wellbeing session in partnership with Macquarie Plus. An online wellness class opened by one of our senior women to talk about the impact of the importance to their wellbeing and success
Who can attend?
Undergraduate students who identify as women
Studying at a UK university and graduating in 2025
Interested in an internship at Macquarie
All degree backgrounds welcome
Macquarie will cover the cost of your travel (via UK national rail), if required. Further details will be provided if your application is successful. Note, Macquarie is unable to provide you with accommodation and are unable to reimburse you for travel if you book travel prior to receiving instructions from the Bright Network team.
Fun facts about Macquarie:
- 280 million people use Macquarie-managed essential services (such as roads, trains and planes) every day
- As one of the largest investors in renewable energy, Macquarie have also refreshed their 2025 Sustainability Plan, achieving milestones including 100% renewable electricity sourced globally in FY22 and sustainable in-office cafes with locally sourced menus
- They have offices in London and Sydney, both hosting lots of fun features like music rooms, terrace gardens, ping pong tables, shower rooms and lots more
How to apply:
The event is taking place at Macquarie's offices in London (28 Ropemaker, Ropemaker Street, London, EC2Y 9HD).
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity - click the Apply Now button at the top of the page to complete a short application form.