Marcus Tran

LLB (Hons) / BCom Graduate (Finance Major) in DTF | Balance Sheet Management | Passionate About Community Development & Policy Impact | Peace building | Volunteer

Greater Melbourne Area

About

Marcus is a motivated emerging professional with a background in law and finance, currently working in the Commercial Division at the Department of Treasury and Finance. He has a strong interest in work that creates real impact, particularly in areas that support community wellbeing, social inclusion, and equal opportunity. Passionate about bridging generational and cultural gaps, Marcus is actively involved in initiatives that provide practical support and dignity to people in need, whether through volunteering, grassroots organising, or social impact projects. He brings a strong analytical mindset, solid people skills, and a genuine commitment to service, allowing him to balance financial understanding with a community-focused perspective. Always eager to learn and adapt, Marcus seeks opportunities that allow him to contribute meaningfully, grow professionally, and make a tangible difference.

Experience

  • Graduate at Department of Treasury and Finance, Victoria
    Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    Rotation 1: Balance Sheet Management Team - Affordable Housing Investment Partnerships (AHIP) • Supported credit assessment and ongoing program administration for the AHIP program. • Facilitated $45M in social and affordable housing financing transactions by coordinating with community housing providers, lenders, and key stakeholders. • Contributed to policy and program improvement initiatives through analysis of economic, credit, and housing sector issues, preparing reports and letters for senior management and external stakeholders. • Delivered quantitative and qualitative research to support policy development, including independent quality assurance of the 2026 Budget Papers 2 and 4.

  • Retail Sales Assistant at Spotlight Retail Group (SRG)
    Nov 2018 - Feb 2026 · 7 yrs 4 mos

  • Volunteer Paralegal – National Tax Clinic Program at Australian Taxation Office
    Aug 2023 - Nov 2023 · 4 mos

  • Research Intern at Monash Centre for Financial Studies
    Jan 2023 - Feb 2023 · 2 mos

    Managed a research project amongst other interns related to climate change and climate policy, namely recommendations from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures' (TFCD) and its implementation in the financial industry. This involves analysis of the top publicly listed companies in the financial industry and measuring the companies' alignment of their financial disclosures to the TCFD's recommendations