Corporate Affairs Manager - Macquarie Asset Management

About the role

Macquarie Group is hiring a Corporate Affairs Manager for its Macquarie Asset Management business, based in Sydney. The role develops and delivers media relations strategies that support the public investments and wealth businesses, as well as the media and external communications of the broader asset management business in Australia. It is a permanent, full-time, mid-level position.

Key responsibilities

• Work closely with the Head of Corporate Affairs, Macquarie Asset Management, to define and shape media engagement that protects and promotes the Group's reputation.
• Build trusted relationships with journalists and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to communicate Macquarie's capabilities and perspectives.
• Provide clear, considered advice on media engagement and complex matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Australia and globally across Corporate Affairs supporting Macquarie Asset Management and the wider organisation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in commerce or economics, communications, journalism or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 5+ years' experience in media relations, corporate communications or journalism, within financial services, professional services or another complex corporate environment.
• Demonstrable experience in funds management, in institutional or wealth channels, is valued.
• Established relationships with business and financial journalists, including at wealth and industry trade publications.
• Track record of collaboration and relationship building internally and externally.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of the Australian media landscape and sound news judgement.
• Experience preparing clear, accurate and audience-appropriate media materials under deadline.
• Ability to advise senior stakeholders, manage sensitive or complex matters and handle multiple priorities.
• Interest in applying media and communications data analytics and AI.

What we offer

• Wellbeing leave day per year, up to 5 additional service bonus leave days, and up to 20 weeks' paid parental leave.
• Paid volunteer leave and donation matching, and up to 12 months' gender affirmation leave.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits, and salary packaging options.
• Learning and development opportunities, including professional membership reimbursement.
• Hybrid and flexible working, and reimbursement for work from home equipment.