Prosple Profiles

Daily work is quite varied – clients can range from large self-insurers to overseas insurance start-ups to local listed insurers.

The work that we do can be likened to being a Chef – a Chef takes unappetising raw ingredients and adds the magic that turns the dish into something delicious!

Working in a risk function at Macquarie is more than just numbers. For Ed Hollingdale, it means he enjoys a different perspective on Macquarie's investments and has the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.

One of the best aspects, is that I feel I am actually achieving something in my role, delivering real work with tangible outcomes.

Back in front of the computer, I’m sending settlement instructions, requesting financials from accountants and confirming RSVP’s to upcoming field days. A quick tweet bragging about my office (farm) views for the day, a bit of knockoff office banter and it’s another day done as an ANZ Agri Grad.

I love that working in Marketing can also mean collaborating with other agencies where you are exposed to new creative and insightful practices. Plus, the occasional working long lunch is always nice.

In my role as an analyst, I spend most of my time doing the maths. This includes processing and manipulating data and updating and building models.