Operational Risk Manager, Commodity Markets and Finance in London

Join our dynamic and growing Commodities and Global Markets Group as a Business Operational Risk Manager. Our team consists of Operational Risk specialists, who support our business globally on complex trading risks, to ensure that the key operational risks are being effectively managed and monitored.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

In this role, you will use your commodities trading knowledge and analytical skills to provide expert advice on front line trading risks for the Gas, Power and Carbon desks. You will support and facilitate the continued improvement of processes, controls and operational risk awareness and culture across our businesses. As a subject matter expert, you will partner with the trading desks and leverage your technical expertise to develop a comprehensive knowledge of all processes to proactively manage the operational risks. You will provide advice on a broad range of risk matters, assess new product and business initiatives, investigate incidents and test effectiveness of controls.

What You Offer

• 5+ years experience in non-financial risk management, with Operational Risk highly regarded.
• Experience in commodity markets, with experience in Gas, Power and Carbon markets a plus.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with senior business and risk colleagues to drive, challenge, and influence, as well as lead conversations regarding anticipated and emerging issues.
• High achievement drive, with strong resilience.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us; if you are excited about the role or working at Macquarie, we encourage you to apply.

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.

About Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply 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 welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.