Manager/Senior Manager - Operational Risk, Commodity Markets and Finance
Location: Sydney
Job ID: 19804
Date: 05-Jan-2026
Join our dynamic and growing Commodities and Global Markets Group as an Operational Risk Manager/Senior Manager. Our team consists of Operational Risk specialists, who support our business globally on complex trading risks, to ensure that the key operational risks are being effectively managed and monitored.
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 will use your physical commodities trading knowledge and analytical skills to provide expert advice on front line trading risks. You will support and facilitate the continued improvement of processes, controls and operational risk awareness and culture across our businesses. As a subject matter expert you will partner with the trading desks and leverage your technical expertise to develop a comprehensive knowledge of all processes to proactively manage the operational risks. You will provide advice on a broad range of risk matters, assess new product and business initiatives, investigate incidents and test effectiveness of controls.
What you offer
* 5+ years' work experience in a position related to physical commodities trading, scheduling, logistics or risk management. Operational Risk experience highly regarded
* High achievement drive, with strong resilience
* Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills and comfortable interpreting commercial issues within a technical risk mindset
* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with senior business and risk colleagues to drive, challenge, and influence, as well as lead conversations 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.
What we offer
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 employment type, include:
* 1 wellbeing leave day per year
* Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
* Up to 20 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks' paid leave for non-primary caregivers
* 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
* Up to 12 months' gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks' paid leave
* Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
* Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
* 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.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, 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. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.
Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Macquarie Group Ltd employs a policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic.
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