Compliance Associate Director | Commodities and Global Markets

Compliance Associate Director | Commodities and Global Markets

This is an exciting opportunity to support the business and gain a broad experience within the Commodities and Global Markets Business Compliance team. As part of the Compliance Division within our Risk Management Group, this highly visible role is based in our Dubai office, supporting primarily the Commodities business, therefore strong experience in Commodity markets within a financial services firm is essential.

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?

You will be required to provide the business with regulatory advice and guidance on rules and internal policies to support them with new products and services in region. In addition, you will monitor activities including desk reviews and thematic reviews for compliance with DFSA (Dubai Financial Services Authority) requirements.

As an Associate Director, you will be the registered Compliance Officer for the DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) branch. You will also be responsible for contributing to ad hoc projects within the broader regional and global compliance teams, including preparing and delivering Compliance training materials. You will assess the impact of new financial regulations and provide input to the internal Compliance policies and procedures as necessary.

What you offer

• Strong experience in Commodity markets within a financial services firm
• Strong understanding of commodities markets and UAE regulations
• Knowledge of broader Middle East regulatory rules and requirements
• Excellent relationship and communication skills
• Naturally collaborative, process-driven, solutions-oriented, pragmatic and proportionate
• Ability to work well within a team environment and independently
• Experience in advising on regulatory advice and guidance on rules and internal policies
• Experience in preparing and delivering Compliance training materials

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

Our Risk Management Group works as an independent and centralized 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

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, 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.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.