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**Director, Head of Equity and Derivatives Trading Technology - 23855** As our new Director, you'll lead a global tech org, shaping strategy for Equity and Derivatives Trading. This senior role demands extensive trading tech leadership, particularly in equity derivatives, electronic trading, and real-time risk management. You'll drive platform modernization, enhance engineering excellence, and integrate AI for improved trading outcomes. With your commercial acumen and ability to build high-performing teams, you'll deliver resilient, high-performing platforms. Join our global financial services group and shape a fulfilling, value-creating career in a supportive environment.

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City: Sydney
Country: Australia

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Director, Head of Equity and Derivatives Trading Technology

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Sydney

Job ID

23855

Date

21-Aug-2026

Permanent - Full time, Senior

Job category

Technology - Engineering

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Our Equity and Derivatives Trading Technology team delivers the platforms and services that power trading, pricing, market connectivity, risk management and client-facing capabilities across our global business. Working closely with trading, sales and business leaders, we use technology, data and AI to drive growth, support product innovation and deliver resilient, high-performing platforms that create competitive advantage.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, youre empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

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In this role you will lead the global technology organisation supporting Equity and Derivatives Trading, with accountability for strategy, architecture, engineering, delivery and production support. You will partner directly with senior business and technology leaders to shape investment priorities, accelerate product innovation and deliver technology that supports business growth, client activity and new market opportunities.

You will lead the modernisation of trading platforms, strengthen engineering and operational excellence, and ensure the resilience, performance and controls expected within a global front-office trading environment. You will also drive the practical adoption of AI, automation and data-driven capabilities to improve engineering productivity, trading outcomes and client experiences.

As a senior leader, you will build an inclusive, high-performing culture, develop future leaders and create an environment where teams can do their best work.

What you offer

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Significant leadership experience in equities trading technology, including equity derivatives, electronic trading, synthetics or prime services.
Deep knowledge of pre-trade analytics, pricing, execution, market connectivity, electronic trading platforms and real-time risk management systems.
Experience leading large global technology organisations across engineering, architecture, delivery and production support within high-availability, market-facing environments.
Proven success modernising complex technology platforms and delivering large-scale transformation while maintaining operational resilience and service continuity.
Strong commercial judgement with experience partnering with business leaders and using technology, data and AI to support growth, innovation and better outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

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At Macquarie, youre empowered to shape a career thats rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:

1 wellbeing leave day per year
Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks paid leave for non-primary caregivers
2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
Up to 12 months gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks paid leave
Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Technology

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Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. Were a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrows technology solutions.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.

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Director, Head of Equity and Derivatives Trading Technology

Additional office locations

Sydney

Job ID

23855

Date

21-Aug-2026

Permanent - Full time, Senior

Job category

Technology - Engineering

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