Regulatory Interpretations Specialist - Director

Macquarie Group; Hong Kong; Hybrid; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Learning and development support

Work from home equipment reimbursement

Comprehensive insurance coverage

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced regulatory specialist to support the Asia reporting regimes uplift for derivatives. You will work with a small global team to apply and evolve reporting rules for Singapore, Hong Kong and China across activities and businesses.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to drive regulatory change across global teams, contributing to a culture of compliance and risk awareness.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience interpreting and applying derivatives regulations.
• Experience in commodities and/or exchange traded derivatives (futures) is beneficial.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work with global teams to apply regulations to business activities.
• Understanding derivatives documentation and contract terms is advantageous.
• Track record driving regulatory-related change across global businesses.
• Innovative, collaborative mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
• Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn global reporting rulesets.

Responsibilities

• Work in a small global team on Asia reporting regimes uplift.
• Apply and develop knowledge of Asia reporting regimes and related rulesets.
• Advise on regulatory reporting changes to support business activities.

Skills

Derivatives regulations

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Contractual understanding

Regulatory change management

Analytical thinking

Collaborative mindset

Continuous learning

Job description

Join Macquarie's Commodities and Global Markets Regulatory Interpretations team, supporting our focus on accuracy and completeness of various derivatives reporting and other regulatory obligations globally (e.g. derivatives transaction reporting). Our team works directly with business and operations functions to provide regulatory advice to support the continued improvement in processes, controls and regulatory risk awareness and culture across our businesses.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

You will work as part of a small cohesive global team that develops expertise of both individuals and the team as a collective. You will work on a cross-border basis but contribute particularly, at least to start with, to an uplift of Asia reporting regimes (Singapore, Hong Kong and China).

As an SME in relation to Asia reporting regimes, you will apply and develop your knowledge of these rules and the different types of transactions carried out by our businesses. You will be continually learning about new business activities and advising on elements of global reporting and other rulesets applicable to them.

What You Offer

• 8+ years of experience interpreting and applying derivatives regulations in a relevant capacity (e.g., Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Reporting) within the banking or financial services sector
• Proven ability to assess reporting requirements across a wide range of products and asset classes, with experience in commodities and/or exchange traded derivatives (e.g. futures) considered beneficial
• Strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, with the capability to work closely with global teams to evaluate how specific regulations apply to new or existing business activities
• An understanding of how derivatives transactions are documented, and an ability to elucidate terms of derivative contracts based on confirmations and definitions would be an advantage
• Demonstrated track record of driving consistent regulatory related change across global businesses, with high achievement drive, resilience and tenacity
• Innovative and collaborative mindset, with strong relationship building skills, a commitment to integrity, and a focus on maintaining productive connections across teams, business partners, operations, and industry networks
• Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn, including building knowledge of diverse global reporting rulesets and evolving reportable activities.

What We Offer

Benefits

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 and 5 additional paid Flexi-Leave days per year
• 20 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
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover and additional flexible wellbeing credits and access to the Rental Reimbursement Program
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• 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.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.