Associate | Fixed Income and Currencies Chief Operating Office

Macquarie Bank Limited; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Associate for its Fixed Income and Currencies team. This role involves collaborating with traders and internal stakeholders to minimize operational risk while supporting business growth. You will engage in financial risk analysis, reporting, and problem-solving, gaining exposure to senior management and valuable learning opportunities. Join a dynamic team that values diverse perspectives and encourages innovation, where your contributions will help shape the future of financial services. If you are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing leave day

Minimum 25 days of annual leave

Paid volunteer leave

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition and service awards

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in financial services, ideally in market risk or finance.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a quantitative field is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial risk analysis and reporting across derivatives and lending.
• Collaborate with teams to design and execute tactical and strategic solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Bachelor’s degree in economics

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Other quantitative discipline

Tools

Excel

VBA

Python

Macquarie Trading System (MTS)

Job description

Senior Associate | Fixed Income and Currencies Chief Operating Office

Our Fixed Income and Currencies (FIC) COO team supports the day-to-day operations across the growing Foreign Exchange (FX), Derivatives and Lending businesses, developing solutions for operational, commercial and strategic issues facing the business. You will be part of a dynamic team that collaborates with the traders, structurers and originators to support day to day trading and lending activities in addition to developing and implementing on the strategic vision of the division.

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?

As an Associate in the Fixed Income and Currencies Chief Operating Office team, you will use your strong problem-solving, communication, and technical skills to help the business grow whilst minimising operational risk. You will collaborate with teams across Fixed Income and Currencies, including sales, trading, structuring, and lending staff, along with internal stakeholders to design and execute tactical and strategic solutions to meet business opportunities and requirements. Your responsibilities will include performing thorough financial risk analysis, reporting, and problem-solving, particularly across derivatives, structured products, and lending. Working closely with the regional and global team, you will be exposed to senior Fixed Income and Currencies management and have access to great learning and mentoring support.

What you offer

• A minimum of four years of experience within the financial services industry, ideally from a similar role, market risk, middle office or finance
• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or other quantitative discipline
• Advanced PC literacy is essential, particularly in Excel, an intermediate understanding of programming languages such as VBA or Python preferred; familiarity with risk and valuation of derivative products preferred
• Familiarity with reviewing and understanding legal documents such as ISDA’s, GMRA’s and Credit Agreements
• Working knowledge of Macquarie Trading System (MTS) preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills with a risk management approach, stakeholder and client management communication skills with strong attention to detail and organisational skills and a continuous improvement mindset

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

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.

Employee Benefits

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

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.