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Operational Risk Manager/Senior Manager – Global Markets

Primary office location
Sydney
Date
15-Jul-2025
Permanent - Full time, Mid-senior
Job category
Commodities, Risk Management
Join our Global Operational Risk team based in Sydney who play a key role supporting our markets facing business groups manage their risk profile through the continual refinement and implementation of the Operational Risk Management Framework. 
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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As a member of the team, you will provide independent oversight of the operational risk profile of Macquarie’s markets facing businesses, review and evaluate new business initiatives, whilst ensuring key operational risks are identified and managed. You will review and challenge the scope and outcome of business risk reporting, targeted assessments, significant incidents, key risk indicators, projects and assurance activities and analyse operational risk data to identify risk themes and facilitate improved risk management.

In addition, you will provide insights and advice to the business on best practice for design, measurement, analysis and reporting of operational risk and assist in compiling responses to requests from stakeholders including Regulators, Auditors and Senior Management.

What you offer

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  • Previous experience in Operational Risk, Internal or External Audit gained within an international financial institution or financial services firm
  • Experience in financial markets and/or commodities trading and financing
  • Working knowledge of the regulatory environment in which Macquarie operates
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels
  • Tertiary degree in Finance or a related area. Relevant postgraduate degrees or professional qualifications (CA, CFA, CPA, FRM) are valuable.

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 the Risk Management Group

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Our Risk Management Group works as an independent, and centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. We are a global team that aims to manage the risks of today and anticipate the risks of tomorrow. Our divisions include compliance, credit, financial crime risk, internal audit, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central.

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.