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Associate Director | Operational Risk - Equity Derivatives Trading

Primary office location
Sydney
Date
25-Jun-2025
Permanent - Full time,
Job category
Risk Management
Our dynamic and growing Commodities and Global Markets Group has a hub of Operational Risk specialists dedicated to supporting our global business on complex trading risks. We ensure that key operational risks are effectively managed and monitored, providing a robust foundation for our trading activities.

In office attendance is required for this role 3-4 days per week.
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’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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Use your Equity Derivatives knowledge to provide expert advice on the end-to-end risks and controls environment. 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 support groups, leveraging your expertise to develop a comprehensive knowledge of all processes to proactively manage operational risks. You will provide advice on a broad range of risk matters, assess new product and business initiatives, investigate incidents, and test the effectiveness of controls. 

What you offer

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    • 12+ years of work experience in non-financial risk management supporting equity derivatives trading businesses.
    • Previous experience in trading, compliance, and surveillance aligned to trading will also be considered.
    • High achievement drive, with strong resilience and tenacity.
    • A continuous improvement mindset and comfort in interpreting and balancing commercial issues within a risk framework.
    • 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.
    We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

    About Commodities and Global Markets

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    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

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    We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, 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. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.

    Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.