Our team sits within the Risk Management Group and provides independent oversight of operational risk across Commodities and Global Markets and parts of Corporate Operations Group. We work closely with business and support teams to strengthen risk management practices, support informed decision-making, and help maintain a strong risk culture across Macquarie.

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 provide independent oversight of operational risk across markets-facing businesses, with a focus on Equities Derivatives and Trading. You will review and challenge risk reporting, incident management, key risk indicators, assurance activities and business-led assessments to ensure material risks are identified, understood and managed effectively. You will partner with business stakeholders to evaluate new initiatives, provide guidance on risk management best practice, analyse risk data and identify emerging themes and trends.

You will also support engagement with regulators, auditors and senior management, while helping to deliver and enhance our Operational Risk Framework strategy across the organisation.

What You Offer

- Experience in financial markets, with expertise in equities markets gained through business, risk, or support functions.
- Experience in operational risk, internal audit,



or external audit within a financial services organisation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information, identify key risks, and provide practical recommendations.
- Tertiary qualification in finance or a related discipline; relevant professional qualifications are advantageous.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and work effectively across a global organisation.

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 advantages 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 the Risk Management Group Our Risk Management Group works as an independent, and centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. We are a global team that aims to manage the risks of today and anticipate the risks of tomorrow. Our divisions include compliance, credit, financial crime risk, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central.

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.

📌 Operational Risk Manager, Markets | Risk Management Group (Sydney)
🏢 Macquarie Group
📍 Sydney