Business Compliance Officer | Commodities and Global Markets | Physical Metals (VP)

Macquarie Bank Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Business Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to regulations in the commodities sector. This role involves leveraging compliance expertise to shape policies and support new initiatives while providing essential training. You will join a collaborative team focused on driving outcomes and managing risks effectively. With a commitment to diversity and a supportive work environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a dynamic financial services group that values innovation and employee wellbeing.

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

• Experience as a Senior Compliance Officer in commodities trading.
• Strong understanding of LME rules and UK regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Develop and advise on policies, processes, and procedures.

Skills

Compliance Experience

Relationship and Communication Skills

Risk Assessment

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Job description

Business Compliance Officer | Commodities and Global Markets | Physical Metals (VP)

Our Commodities and Global Markets businesses provide risk management, lending and financing, and physical execution and logistics services across the energy, metals, and agricultural sectors globally. The division also offers commodity-based index products to institutional investors.

As part of the Compliance Division within our Risk Management Group, this highly visible role acts to support this business area and provide compliance advice and support.

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?

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring activities comply with applicable rules and regulations. You will leverage your compliance experience to develop and advise on policies, processes, and procedures. There will also be opportunities for you to support the business with new initiatives and provide a range of compliance training to ensure robust controls are in place. You will also be required to contribute to ad-hoc projects within the broader regional and global compliance teams as required.

What you offer

• A good level of experience as a Senior Compliance Officer within the commodities trading sector, specifically in base metals with a solid understanding of the London Metal Exchange (LME) rules and practices
• An in-depth knowledge of UK and international regulations applicable to a financial organisation
• A good understanding of base metals compliance along with a desire to extend your knowledge and experience to other commodity assets and markets businesses
• Excellent relationship and communication skills, be collaborative, solutions driven, detail orientated, pragmatic and proportionate during your professional duties
• A strong team player and will be able to identify, assess and mitigate risks

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

In our Risk Management Group, you will be part of an independent, and centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. Our divisions include Compliance, Credit, Financial Crime Risk, Internal Audit, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Prudential Risk, and Risk Management Group Central.

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. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.