Business Operational Risk Manager

Macquarie; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in London is seeking a Business Operational Risk Manager to manage non-financial risks within its Commodities and Global Markets team. This role requires over 10 years of commodity markets expertise, strong risk management abilities, and leadership skills. The company offers hybrid working arrangements along with competitive benefits including 25 days of annual leave and parental leave options.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Parental leave

Paid volunteer leave

Medical and life insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of specific commodity markets experience.
• Ability to design robust controls for non-financial risks.
• Experience managing staff and teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with trading desks to assess and manage risks.
• Provide advice on risk matters and assess new initiatives.
• Contribute to regulatory responses and audit reviews.

Skills

Commodity markets expertise

Understanding of non-financial risks

Leading high-performing teams

Driving consistent changes

Relationship-building skills

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity within Macquarie's Commodities & Global Markets First Line Risk Management Team in London, supporting its growing business in EMEA. This desk works directly with the end-to-end business stakeholders to ensure the key non-financial risks are being effectively identified, assessed, managed and monitored. The Business Operational Risk Manager is responsible for facilitating the continued improvement in processes, controls risk awareness and culture across our businesses.

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?

As a subject matter expert, you will partner with trading desks and leverage your expertise to develop comprehensive knowledge of front-to-back processes. You will proactively identify, assess, report, and manage associated non-financial risks. You will also provide advice on a broad range of risk matters, assess new product and business initiatives, investigate incidents, test the effectiveness of controls, and contribute to regulatory responses and audit reviews.

What you offer

• Deep commodity markets expertise, in both physical and financial products, with 10+ years of specific commodity markets experience
• Strong understanding of non-financial risks in a regulated business and ability to design robust controls
• Experience in managing staff and leading high-performing teams
• Track record in driving consistent changes across global businesses
• High achievement drive, resilience, and tenacity
• Innovative mindset, strong relationship-building, collaboration skills, and commitment to integrity

We welcome 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

At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a rewarding career. Our benefits include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 26 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 days of paid transition leave, and 6 weeks' paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including medical and life insurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Program with counselling and coaching services
• Learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional memberships
• Emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment

About Commodities and Global Markets

We offer capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution, and logistics solutions across Commodities, Financial Markets, and Asset Finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We aim to provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment. Please inform us if you need additional assistance during the process.