Commodities Business Operational Risk Analyst

This is an exciting opportunity within Macquarie's Commodities & Global Markets First Line Risk Management Team in Houston, supporting its growing global business, the desk works directly with the end-to-end business stakeholders to ensure the key non-financial risks are being effectively identified, assessed, managed and monitored. The Business Operational Risk Manager is responsible for facilitating the continued improvement in processes, controls, risk awareness and culture across our businesses.

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?

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With a strong background in physical and financial commodities markets, you will be required to partner with the trading desks and leverage your experience to develop a deep knowledge of the front-to-back business processes. You will be responsible for proactively identifying, assessing, reporting and managing the associated non-financial risks, in addition you will be involved in providing advice on a broad range of risk matters, assessing new product- and business initiatives, investigating incidents, testing the effectiveness of controls and supporting actions arising from regulatory reviews and audits. Day-to-day you will own risk actions and issues for resolution, influencing and collaborating with stakeholders from across the trade lifecycle to mitigate risks appropriately.

What you offer

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• A strong background in commodity markets, in both physical and financial products, with 3+ years of commodity markets experience. Backgrounds in Commodities, Financial Markets, Structured Trade Finance, or Trading would be of interest. Big 4 experience a plus.
• A demonstrable understanding of non-financial risks in a regulated business and ability to contribute to robust control design and Experience with designing, implementing, and executing control assurance programs
• Have experience leading change projects and enjoy working in and contributing to high performing teams.
• A high achievement drive, with strong resilience and tenacity with an innovative mindset with the ability to collaborate and influence effectively.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement

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

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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 :

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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie provides equal opportunities to 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 impermissible criterion or circumstance.

Our aim is to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.