VP, Operational Risk

About the role

The Risk Management Group's Operational Risk team provides independent oversight of operational risk across Macquarie's Commodities and Global Markets (CGM) business in the Americas, covering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions. This role develops an independent, technically robust and practical view of the operational risk profile across capital markets activities, with a focus on FX, futures and financing flows.

Key responsibilities

• Leverage front-to-back experience to challenge trade lifecycle processes and drive improvements in control effectiveness
• Deliver commercially grounded insights and perform deep dives into high-risk areas
• Support remediation efforts to improve risk management outcomes

Required profile

• Minimum of 5 years of capital markets background with exposure to FX, futures or listed derivatives
• Front-to-back understanding of trade lifecycle processes, including execution, clearing, settlement and reconciliation
• Proven ability to assess control design and identify gaps across complex operational processes
• Experience analysing incidents, issues and data to identify trends and systemic control weaknesses
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to challenge constructively and influence outcomes

What we offer

• Salary range of $161,000 - $217,000 per year, with possible annual discretionary incentive compensation
• Wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• Paid parental leave and paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) and other insurance plans
• Employee Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities and recognition awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, with 3 days a week in the office