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Operational Risk Manager/Senior Manager - Financial Markets

Primary office location
Sydney
Date
22-Aug-2025
Maximum term, Mid-senior
Job category
Risk Management
Join our dynamic and growing Commodities and Global Markets Group as an Operational Risk Manager / Senior 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.

In office attendance is required for this role 3-4 days per week.

This role is a 12 month maximum term contract.

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 leverage your expertise in Financial Markets to deliver strategic advice on managing end-to-end risks and enhancing the control environment. You will collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including trading desks and support teams, playing a pivotal role in fostering a robust operational risk culture, driving continuous improvement in processes and controls across the business.

You will support the business on the articulation of risk issues and controls, evaluate risks in new products and business initiatives, investigate incidents to identify root causes and test the effectiveness of controls. 

What you offer

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  • 5+ years experience in Non-Financial Risk Management or Assurance supporting a Financial Markets business
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage and influence at multiple levels 
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills
  • A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to interpret and balance commercial issues within a risk framework
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.