Junior Structured Energy Originator

Macquarie Bank Limited; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Hybrid working

Job summary

Macquarie Bank Limited is seeking a Junior/Mid-level Structured Energy Originator to support our Commodities and Global Markets team in the Americas. You will originate, structure, execute and manage bespoke oil transactions, leveraging financing, risk management, trading and logistics capabilities.

You will work with senior originators across opportunities in the oil markets, preparing client materials, reviewing cashflow models, and coordinating with risk, trading and logistics teams to drive

Qualifications

• 1–3 years relevant oil markets experience at a bank, commodity trade house or corporate.
• Understanding of the oil market and derivatives; commodity financing structures a plus.
• Demonstrated financial analysis, modelling, structuring, and execution skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with ability to partner with stakeholders.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities along the commodity supply chain and structure bespoke transactions.
• Prepare client presentations, term sheets, and cashflow models; manage closing.

Skills

Oil markets experience

Derivatives knowledge

Financial analysis & modelling

Attention to detail

Presentation & communication

Multitasking & organization

Job description

Permanent - Full time, Junior, Mid-level

Join Macquarie’s Commodities and Global Markets group as a Junior Structured Energy Originator supporting our Commodity Markets and Financing business in our Americas markets. Our team focuses on originating, structuring, executing and managing a portfolio of bespoke transactions, leveraging our financing, risk management, trading and physical logistics capabilities globally in the oil markets.

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?

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In this role, you'll work alongside senior originators across all aspects of commodities financing — identifying opportunities along the commodity supply chain, executing structured transactions, and building bespoke solutions for clients. Day-to-day, this includes monitoring market and credit exposures, reconciling P&L, funding costs and regulatory capital, and handling ad hoc requests in close collaboration with risk, trading, and logistics teams.

On new transactions, you'll prepare client presentations and term sheets, build and review cashflow models, conduct due diligence, draft internal approval memos, and manage stakeholder engagement through to closing. Over time, the expectation is you will take on increasing responsibility for originating, structuring, and executing transactions.

What you offer

• 1-3 years relevant experience in the physical oil markets at a bank, commodity trade house or corporate, ideally with focus on trade finance, structured finance and/or oil derivative sales.
• Understanding of the oil market, familiarity with derivatives and the suite of commodity financing structures a plus (title-based structures, prepayments, secured facilities and letters of credit/receivables).
• Demonstrated skills in financial analysis and modelling, structuring, legal documentation, and execution of financing, credit or investment transactions – preferrable
• Highly detail-oriented and an excellent standard of work with the ability to build strong working partnerships with stakeholders and clients
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, project management ability, and the capability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

What we offer

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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

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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

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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 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.