Our Market Services team is looking to appoint an Operations Analyst to join the Commodity Markets & Finance Support Team in Sydney. Our team manages all post-execution trade lifecycle processes across global financial Metals, Agriculture, Commodity Investor Products, Oil, Power, Gas and Emissions markets and provides client service to internal and external clients of the Commodities and Financing Markets Division. We also manage the Futures match outs and reconciliations for each business within the bank, ensuring our trade positions reconcile back to those of the Global Exchanges / Futures Clearing.

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?

In this role you will manage post-execution trade lifecycle activities across a diverse range of global commodities markets, including Metals, Agriculture, Commodity Investor Products, Oil, Power, Gas and Emissions. You will verify and settle transactions, perform daily reconciliations with global exchanges and futures clearing houses, investigate and resolve trade discrepancies, and ensure the accuracy of trade, inventory and Nostro positions. You will build strong relationships with traders and key internal stakeholders across Credit, Legal, Finance and Technology, while gaining exposure to Futures, Options, Swaps and Structured products.

Additionally, you will contribute to regulatory reporting, maintain standard operating procedures, and support strategic and operational improvement projects across the business.

What You Offer





- 1-3 years' experience within commodity or financial markets, with Futures market exposure viewed favourably.

- Strong operational capability, including high attention to detail, accuracy, problem-solving skills, and the ability to quickly learn new systems.
- Excellent organisation, communication and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work independently, take ownership and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Solid technical proficiency across Microsoft Office 365 (particularly Excel), with experience in data analytics, Excel formulas/macros, and using data to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Client-focused mindset with experience supporting internal and external stakeholders, knowledge of trade bookings and risk management systems, and flexibility to support peak periods, staff absences and public holiday coverage when required.

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 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 Corporate Operations Group In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie to deliver for our people, businesses, and their customers. We’re a global, collaborative team with deep expertise in technology, data, digital, market services, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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 adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.

📌 Operations Associate, Commodities Markets and Financial Operations | Market Services (Sydney)
🏢 Macquarie Group
📍 Sydney