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Join our Global Commodities and Global Markets First Line Operational Risk team who play a key role partnering with the business to ensuring key operational risks are being effectively managed and monitored to facilitate the continuous improvement of processes, controls and awareness of risk culture across the business.

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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As an Associate Director, you will use your derivatives and futures knowledge to provide expert advice on the end to end risk and control environment for the business. You will partner closely with the Trading Desks and Support Groups to develop a comprehensive knowledge of all processes to proactively manage operational risks. In addition, 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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• Extensive experience in non-financial risk management supporting derivatives and/or futures trading businesses
• High achievement drive, with strong resilience and problem solving skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and the ability to interpret and balance complex commercial issues within a risk framework
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner with and influence senior business and risk stakeholders
• Ability to manage assurance projects to ensure controls are working as designed. 

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 employment type, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

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.