Commodities Operations Analyst - Futures Reconciliations

Macquarie Bank Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in London seeks a skilled professional to oversee futures reconciliations. Responsibilities include investigating discrepancies, maintaining positions, and improving workflows. The ideal candidate has at least three years' experience in Exchange Traded Derivatives and strong analytical skills. Join us to build a better future together, with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Wellbeing leave

25 days of annual leave

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in Exchange Traded Derivatives with a focus on reconciliations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of futures and options, including their trade lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a control-oriented mindset.
• Ability to adapt quickly and acquire new skills.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent time management skills for handling multiple tasks under pressure.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high performance standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production of accurate futures reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve breaks between exchange data and internal systems.
• Manage position maintenance tasks.
• Enhance control frameworks and optimize workflows.

Skills

Exchange Traded Derivatives

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

What role will you play?

In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will oversee the production of accurate and complete futures reconciliations across multiple desks, ensuring operational efficiency and risk control. Your responsibilities include investigating and resolving breaks between exchange data and internal systems, managing position maintenance tasks, and resolving breaks in internal deal and cash reconciliations.

Location: 3 days a week in the advertised location.

You will collaborate with colleagues locally and globally to identify and implement process improvements, optimize workflows, and enhance control frameworks. Building strong relationships with stakeholders in Commodities and Global Markets through effective communication will be key to delivering high-quality operational support.

What you offer

• A minimum of three years' experience in Exchange Traded Derivatives, with a focus on reconciliations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of futures and options, including their trade lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a control-oriented mindset.
• Ability to adapt quickly, acquire new skills, and apply them effectively.
• Experience in driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks under pressure.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high performance standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience in optimizing workflows and control frameworks.

We welcome anyone inspired to build a better future with us. If you're excited about this role or working at Macquarie, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

• Wellbeing leave 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 for secondary caregivers.
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatments.
• Volunteer leave and donation matching.
• Salary sacrificing options.
• Benefits 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, depending on the role.
• Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment.

About Corporate Operations Group

Our Corporate Operations Group delivers essential services across technology, data, digital, market operations, real estate, resilience, procurement, and security.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment. Please inform us if you require additional assistance during the application process.