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Operational Risk and Governance, Director, Commodities and Global Markets EMEA

Macquarie Group

London

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GBP 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

18 days ago

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Job summary

Join Macquarie Group as the Director of Operational Risk and Governance for the Commodities and Global Markets division. This senior role involves leading the operational risk management strategy, engaging with EMEA stakeholders, and ensuring the robustness of risk practices across the organization. You will leverage a rich experience in financial markets to provide oversight and advise on best practices while innovating within the operational risk landscape. If you are passionate about driving change and have a strong analytical mindset, we invite you to contribute to shaping our future.

Qualifications

Significant experience in financial markets or commodities trading.
Experience in Operational Risk, Internal or External Audit.
Ability to maintain a broader perspective to identify material risks.

Responsibilities

Lead engagement with Operational Risk teams.
Evaluate new business initiatives.
Oversee key projects for Operational Risk Framework strategy.

Skills

Financial market experience

Risk assessment

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Tertiary degree in Finance

Postgraduate qualifications (CA, CFA, CPA, FRM)

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The Operational Risk team within the Risk Management Group (RMG) forms an independent view of Macquarie’s Operational Risk profile and drives change in operational risk management and culture across the Macquarie Group. This is achieved through the continual refinement and implementation of the Operational Risk Management Framework. The team engages across stakeholders to ensure robust operational risk practices are in place.

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 part of our Risk Management Group's Operational Risk team, you will report to the Global Lead of Operational Risk for Commodities and Global Markets business and downstream Operations Division within the Corporate Operations Group. You will lead engagement with the Macquarie Bank Limited London Branch first line Operational Risk teams. You will act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders in the EMEA region. You will represent Operational Risk in leadership forums and committees, provide independent oversight of entity wide matters, and act as a catalyst for change across the Operational Risk framework. Your role will also involve reviewing risk reporting, providing advice on best practices, and overseeing key projects to deliver our Operational Risk Framework strategy. Your role will also require you to review and evaluate new business initiatives, ensuring that key operational risks are identified and managed.

What You Offer

Significant experience in financial markets and/or commodities trading and financing, through roles in business, risk or support functions
An inquisitive problem solver with the ability to uncover hidden insights and form an independent view of the risk profile across the organization
Ability to review and challenge technical detail and maintain bigger picture lens to identify and mitigate material risks
Tertiary degree in Finance or a related area. Relevant postgraduate degrees or professional qualifications (CA, CFA, CPA, FRM) are desirable
Significant Operational Risk, Internal or External Audit experience gained within a dynamic international financial institution or financial services firm
Working knowledge of the regulatory environment in which Macquarie operates
The commercial experience and analytical mindset to make sound recommendations on operational risk issues
Lateral thinker with problem solving, consulting skills and an ability to grasp abstract concepts and complex situations
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to initiate and lead conversations with business leaders and risk management colleagues regarding anticipated and emerging issues

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

Our Risk Management Group works as an independent, and centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. We are a global team that aims to manage the risks of today and anticipate the risks of tomorrow. Our divisions include compliance, credit, financial crime risk, internal audit, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central.

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
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