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Use your deep expertise in operational risk management to provide risk leadership across Macquarie Capital’s global Equities business. Based in New York, you will partner closely with senior stakeholders across the Americas, Europe and globally, helping to strengthen risk culture while supporting commercial outcomes. This is a highly visible role within a dynamic and inclusive global team.

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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In this role, you will provide operational risk and thought leadership for Macquarie Capital, reporting directly to the Global Operational Risk Lead for Equities. You will work side-by-side with front office and front-to-back support functions, including Compliance, Finance, Operations, Technology, Second Line Risk and Internal Audit, to embed strong risk management practices. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the execution and monitoring of operational risk frameworks, assessing new products and activities, and driving continuous improvements to governance and controls. You will also lead deep-dive reviews, facilitate risk and control self-assessments, and deliver high-quality risk reporting across both business and legal entity structures. 

This role is based in New York with in-office attendance expected in line with business and stakeholder needs.

Salary range for this position: $165,000 - $245,000/Year. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. You can further read about the full spectrum of benefits we offer our people listed below.

What you offer

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• Extensive operational risk expertise, with 10+ years’ experience in a trading environment and significant exposure to Equities markets
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead deep-dive reviews, risk assessments for new products and activities, and manage complex issues to closure
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, enabling you to build trusted relationships, confidently challenge senior Front Office stakeholders, and mediate where required
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality outcomes and projects under pressure
• A pragmatic, commercially minded approach that balances effective risk control with business objectives

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.

What we offer

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At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include: 

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 20 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
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
• 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
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Macquarie Capital

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Macquarie Capital partners with businesses, startups and governments to connect ideas to capital and help drive innovation, growth and create real-world impact. Our global corporate advisory, investing, development and equities capabilities are underpinned by a full spectrum of capital markets solutions and deep sector expertise, with a focus on infrastructure and real assets, technology, software and services, and resources, energy and materials.

Empowering all kinds of bright and driven people

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We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all that values and respects different experiences, skillsets and perspectives. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.