At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape and strengthen risk culture in our Business Services Division.
- Company: Join Macquarie, a global financial services leader with 57 years of profitability.
- Benefits: Enjoy wellbeing leave, flexible working, and comprehensive health benefits.
- Other info: Inclusive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing non-financial risks and supporting business growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in Operational Risk and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Help shape and strengthen the risk culture that enables our Business Services Division, which comprises of Resilience, Procurement and Corporate Real Estate teams, to deliver with confidence across the region. As a Line 1 Risk leader, you will play a key role in helping senior stakeholders identify, understand and manage their non-financial risks while supporting business growth, operational excellence and sound decision-making.
Reporting to the Regional Head of Corporate Operations Group Non-Financial Risk, you will act as a trusted Risk partner to the Business Services Division leadership team, helping to embed effective risk management within day-to-day business activities. You will provide advice and challenge across a broad range of non-financial risks, support risk-informed decision-making, assess processes and controls, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen organisational resilience. Working closely with your aligned stakeholders and the broader Macquarie, you will help ensure risks are understood, managed and escalated appropriately, while fostering a strong and proactive risk culture.
What you offer:
- Experience in an Operational Risk or related risk management role within a regulated environment
- Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and governance, with the ability to identify, assess and manage non-financial risks
- Proven ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders while building high quality trusted relationships across diverse teams
- Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex risk matters into clear and practical outcomes
- Experience in operational resilience, supplier risk, Workplace Health and Safety, real estate or related regulatory environments would be beneficial
What we offer:
- 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
- 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
- Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
- 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
- Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
- Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
- Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
- Recognition and service awards
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
- Reimbursement for work from home equipment
Inclusion at Macquarie: 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 their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. 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.
Operational Risk Manager employer: Macquarie Bank Limited
Macquarie Asset Management is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within the Liquid Credit Investment Solutions and Strategy team. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing, including generous leave policies, professional development opportunities, and a focus on diversity and inclusion, Macquarie empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to meaningful financial solutions in a global context.