Benjamin Leung
Ben is the Head of the Macquarie Systematic Investments Team, a role he assumed in August 2024, after serving as Co-Head since August 2014. He is responsible for the day-to-day management of the global portfolios, oversight of the trading function, development of new strategies, and client engagement.
Prior to November 2023, Ben was also the Head of Research, responsible for setting the research agenda to drive the ongoing evolution of investment techniques and technology. During his tenure with the firm, he has held roles in software development, quantitative research, and portfolio management for a range of Australian, Developed, and Emerging Markets Equity strategies.
He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in software engineering (First Class) and a Master of Commerce in Finance from the University of New South Wales. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation and he is a member of the CFA Institute.
