Operational Risk Department, Director, Commodities and Global Markets EMEA | London, UK

Macquarie Group; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Macquarie Group as a Director of Operational Risk in London. In this key role within the Risk Management Group, you will oversee operational risk practices and ensure compliance throughout the EMEA region, shaping the risk management framework to drive actionable change.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial markets or commodities trading.
• Experience in Operational Risk or Internal/External Audit.
• Working knowledge of the regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement with operational risk teams for oversight and change.
• Review risk reporting, providing advice on best practices.
• Evaluate new business initiatives for operational risks.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Mindset

Operational Risk Management

Education

Tertiary degree in Finance or related area

Relevant postgraduate degrees or professional qualifications (CA, CFA, CPA, FRM)

Job description

Operational Risk Department, Director, Commodities and Global Markets EMEA

The Commodities and Global Markets aligned Operational Risk team within the Risk Management Group forms an independent view of our Operational Risk profile and drives change in risk management and culture. 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.

A career at Macquarie means you’ll have the opportunity to develop and utilise new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world—whether it’s accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we’re empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future.

Our size and international presence means your work can take you anywhere—across business groups, disciplines, sectors and borders. With employees and offices in 31 markets around the world, we’re a truly global organisation.

You’ll be supported by a diverse team where the unique perspectives, ideas and experiences that all of our people bring are valued. You’ll be empowered to address unmet needs in our communities whilst advising and investing alongside our clients and partners. Working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference.

Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment.

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