Client Market Risk Manager, Futures

Macquarie Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days of annual leave

20 weeks’ paid parental leave

Paid volunteer leave

Access to health and wellness benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm based in New York is seeking a Market Risk Analyst to assess market risk-taking behavior through detailed portfolio analysis and proactive stress testing. This role involves collaborating with traders and senior management to drive enhancements in risk measures. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and over 5 years of industry experience. The position offers a competitive salary package and a supportive work environment where diverse perspectives are valued.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record with Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline is preferred.
• Understanding of financial products including derivatives is required.
• Ability to collaborate with different departments and levels of seniority required.
• Experience in energy markets, especially natural gas & power is advantageous.
• 5+ years’ experience in the industry or a relevant role is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead position in assessing market risk through portfolio and transaction analysis.
• Analyze emerging market developments and ensure critical issues reach senior management.
• Drive enhancements to risk measures and oversee adherence to established limits.

Skills

Understanding of financial products (including derivatives/greeks)

Fluency in SQL

Fluency in Python

Ability to collaborate with various departments

Experience in energy markets

5+ years’ experience in relevant role

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

This role offers the chance to sit at the center of Macquarie’s global futures business, helping shape client exposure management and the firm’s risk framework while working closely with senior leaders in New York, Chicago, and London. You’ll join a highly respected team with more than 30 years of experience operating across all major global markets, providing nonstop, 24‑hour futures coverage. It’s an exciting opportunity to influence real‑time market risk decisions within a top‑tier, globally integrated trading and clearing platform.

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 role, you’ll take a lead position in assessing market risk‑taking behavior through detailed portfolio and transaction analysis, thoughtful risk‑limit calibration, and proactive stress testing around major market events. Acting as a trusted risk partner, you’ll analyze emerging market developments, challenge risk activities where needed, and ensure that critical issues reach senior management quickly and clearly. The role also involves driving enhancements to risk measures, overseeing adherence to established limits, and supporting new product approvals while working closely with traders and business leaders. Based onsite in New York four days a week, the position keeps you closely connected to senior management and trading teams, enabling real‑time collaboration and impact.

Salary range for this position: $130,000 - $188,000/Year. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. You can further read about the full spectrum of benefits we offer our people listed below.

What You Offer

• Strong academic record with Bachelor’s degree, equivalent or above in Finance, Economics or a related quantitative/analytical discipline preferred
• Understanding of financial products (including derivatives/greeks) is required. Fluency in SQL and Python would be a plus.
• Ability to collaborate with people from different departments and levels of seniority
• Experience in energy markets (particularly natural gas & power)
• 5+ years’ experience in the industry/a relevant role

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

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 per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 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
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
• 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
• Recognition and service awards
• 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.

Empowering all kinds of bright and driven people

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all that values and respects different experiences, skillsets and perspectives. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, 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 accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.