Business Operational Risk Manager

Macquarie; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider in London is seeking a Business Operational Risk Manager to partner with trading desks and manage non-financial risks. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of commodity markets expertise and the ability to design robust controls. This position offers competitive benefits, including hybrid working arrangements and extensive leave provisions.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Paid parental leave for primary caregivers

Wellbeing leave day

Paid volunteer leave

Comprehensive medical insurance

Access to learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of specific commodity markets experience.
• Ability to design robust controls in a regulated business.
• Track record in leading high performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with trading desks to identify and manage risks.
• Provide advice on risk matters and assess new initiatives.
• Test the effectiveness of controls and support regulatory responses.

Skills

Commodity markets expertise

Understanding of non-financial risks

Staff management

Driving change in global businesses

Relationship building

Collaboration 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 be required to partner with the trading desks and leverage your expertise to develop a comprehensive knowledge of the front to back processes and proactively identify, assess, report and manage the associated non-financial risks. You would also be involved in providing advice on a broad range of risk matters, assessing new product and business initiatives, investigating incidents, and testing the effectiveness of controls and providing input into 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
• Must have a strong, demonstrable understanding of non-financial risks in a regulated business and ability to design robust controls
• Have experience in managing staff and leading a high performing teams
• Have a track record in driving consistent changes across global businesses
• High achievement drive, with strong resilience and tenacity
• An innovative mindset, strong relationship building, collaboration skills and commitment to integrity

What we offer

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work 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
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

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.

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.