Senior Futures Market/Credit Risk Analyst

Macquarie Global Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Market/Credit Risk Analyst to join their Futures team in Chicago. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with global colleagues, ensuring market risk management integrity and collaborating on critical operations. The company values innovation and diversity, providing comprehensive benefits and a supportive team atmosphere. If you have a strong understanding of global markets and risk management, this position is perfect for you to make a significant impact and grow your career.

Benefits

Life insurance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Sick time

Long term disability

401(k)

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of global markets and risk management.
• Proficient in Futures and Options trading dynamics.
• Advanced Excel skills and SQL programming are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard operations and ensure market risk management integrity.
• Collaborate with global peers to maintain controls and processes.
• Work in a Futures Commission Merchant / Clearing environment.

Skills

Global markets understanding

Market risk management

Financial analysis

Credit/counterparty management

Risk metrics development

Futures and Options trading dynamics

Execution and clearing processes knowledge

Market Risk management experience

Internal controls experience

Advanced Excel skills

Programming skills (SQL)

Job description

Life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, 401(k)

Join Macquarie's Futures team as a Market/Credit Risk Analyst and be part of a global team providing 24-hour coverage of Futures Cleared clients' markets. Work in a "follow the sun" model with colleagues in Sydney, London, and Chicago. Our team offers training in all aspects of the Futures business, mentoring support, and a collaborative environment where innovation is valued.

At Macquarie, our strength lies in bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape possibilities. We operate in 34 markets with 55 years of consistent profitability. Join a friendly, supportive team where everyone contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As a Market/Credit Risk Analyst within our Futures Division, you will safeguard operations and ensure market risk management integrity. You will work in a Futures Commission Merchant / Clearing environment, collaborating with global peers to maintain controls, systems, and processes.

Salary range: $90,000 - $125,000/year. Actual salary depends on experience, performance, location, and other factors. The role may include an annual discretionary incentive. Macquarie offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance, disability, paid time off, holidays, 401(k), and other perks.

What you offer

• A strong understanding of global markets, market risk management, financial analysis, credit/counterparty management, and risk metrics development
• Proficiency with Futures and Options trading dynamics
• Knowledge of execution and clearing processes in Commodities, Energy, and Equities markets
• Experience in Market Risk management and internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills; programming skills (e.g., SQL) are desirable

We encourage motivated individuals interested in building a better future to apply.

About Commodities and Global Markets

Our division offers capital, financing, risk management, market access, physical execution, and logistics solutions across Commodities, Financial Markets, and Asset Finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We embrace diversity and provide equal opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. We support reasonable accommodations during recruitment and employment. If you need assistance, please inform us during the application process.

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