Transaction Manager - Macquarie Leasing

Macquarie Group (Macquarie) is a global provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment and funds management services. Founded in 1969, Macquarie operates in more than 70 office locations in 28 countries. Macquarie employed approximately 12,700 people and had assets under management of $A243 billion at 31 March 2009.

Macquarie's strength lies in its unique structure and management style which enables businesses to exercise significant operating freedom balanced by limits on risk and observance of professional standards - this is referred to as 'freedom within boundaries'. 

Macquarie’s Corporate and Asset Finance Group (CAF) is a leading structured & asset finance and leasing specialist.  It is responsible for the investment in and financing of capital equipment in industries where earnings flow from the use of these assets. CAF provides finance solutions for government and corporate markets and are one of the largest independent providers of operating lease finance in the Australasian region as well as having significant operations in Europe and the US. CAF has in excess of 650 staff engaged in active leasing and asset finance / lending activities in diverse asset classes across various locations through Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America.

Macquarie Leasing, a division of CAF, is one of Australia’s premier commercial financing businesses, specialising in vehicle and equipment finance to small and medium sized businesses.  Due to the growth of the business, Macquarie Leasing is looking to recruit a Transaction Manager to join their Finance team. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a successful business.

Specific responsibilities of this role include:

• Day to day management of existing securitised Trusts and Warehouses for Macquarie Leasing.
• Involvement in the setting up of new securitisations along with external providers and other internal departments.
• Responsibility for swap management.
• Monthly profit and funding estimates to senior management.
• Involvement in the budgeting process for Macquarie Leasing.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory obligations.

The successful candidate will have:

• Approximately 5 years experience in either management accounting/ financial accounting/ operational risk roles (preferably within financial services).
• Knowledge of securitisation is desirable, but not compulsory.
• Strong numerical/ analytical skills.
• The ability to think laterally.
• Strong organisational, communication and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Accounting or Finance.
• CA/ CPA qualifications are a plus, but not compulsory.

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