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Physical Commodity Operations | EMEA | Director

Primary office location
London
Date
14-Oct-2024
Permanent - Full time, Senior
Job category
Operations
The Physical Commodities Operations team at Macquarie is responsible for providing business-aligned operations, including deal validation, settlement, trade finance, trade documentation, and inventory control support to Macquarie’s commodities business. This team plays a crucial role in supporting the fast-evolving Commodity Markets and Financing business, contributing to its growth and success.

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 34 markets and with 55 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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As a Director of Physical Commodities Operations, you will lead a team of high-performing specialists, driving performance and fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Your role will involve reviewing the current state of physical commodity operations, identifying plans for improvement, and overseeing their delivery. Additionally, you will keep abreast of commodity market and technology trends, identify and leverage new opportunities aligned with strategic goals, and build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the business, risk, and operations teams.

What you offer

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  • 10+ years' of experience in physical commodities, preferably within a banking or regulated financial setting
  • Proven track record of leading diverse teams to achieve strong results
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate and deliver projects driving measurable risk management outcomes
  • Ability to balance the detail of physical commodity business process and controls with the ability to think broadly and create a strategic plan
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable interacting with and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders.
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 Corporate Operations Group

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In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie. Join a collaborative team who accelerate digitalisation, sustainability and social impact for the benefit of our people, customers, shareholders and communities. Our teams include technology, digital transformation and data, operations, human resources, business services, corporate strategy and solutions and the Macquarie Group Foundation.

Benefits

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Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
  • One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave
  • Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer
  • Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
  • Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
  • Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioral health network with counseling and coaching services
  • Recognition and service awards

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.