Commodities Operations Analyst - Futures Reconciliations - Macquarie Group

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in London seeks an experienced professional to oversee futures reconciliations. The role demands a minimum of three years' experience in Exchange Traded Derivatives, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Candidates will enjoy a hybrid work model with access to extensive employee benefits, including wellbeing days and parental leave.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Wellbeing support

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years' experience in Exchange Traded Derivatives with a strong focus on reconciliations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of futures and options, including their trade lifecycle.
• Proven ability to adapt quickly and acquire new skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of accurate and complete futures reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve breaks between exchange data and internal systems.
• Collaborate with colleagues to implement innovative process improvements.

Skills

Exchange Traded Derivatives experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Our Commodities and Global Markets team operates within Macquarie's Market Operations Division, providing critical operational support and maintaining robust controls for our growing Commodities and Global Markets division. The team collaborates closely with trading and futures teams, supporting a broad range of financial and commodity transactions, including agricultural products, gas, power, emissions and uranium, base and precious metals, and commodity investor products.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this role does require 3 days a week in the advertised location.

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?

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. You will investigate and resolve breaks between exchange data and internal systems, manage position maintenance tasks, and resolve breaks in internal deal and cash reconciliations.

You will also collaborate with colleagues locally and globally to identify and implement innovative process improvements, optimising workflows and enhancing control frameworks. You will build and sustain strong relationships with Commodities and Global Markets stakeholders through effective face-to-face communication, enabling you to leverage their expertise and ensure success in delivering high-quality operational support.

What you offer

• A minimum of three years' experience in Exchange Traded Derivatives, with a strong focus on reconciliations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of futures and options, including their trade lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a control-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to adapt quickly, acquire new skills, and apply them effectively.
• A track record of identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and perform effectively under pressure.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high performance standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in optimising workflows and enhancing control frameworks.

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.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 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 Corporate Operations Group

In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie to deliver for our people, businesses, and their customers. We're a global, collaborative team with deep expertise in technology, data, digital, market operations, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security.

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 race, ethnicity, gender identity, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, parental status, disability, 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.