Associate Director, Operational Risk

2 weeks ago

Houston, TX, United States Macquarie Global Services Full time


Join Macquarie as an Operational Risk Associate Director in Houston, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the operational risk culture across our Commodities and Global Markets business in the Americas. You'll work within a dynamic, international financial institution, collaborating with senior leaders and risk professionals to drive best practices. We offer the opportunity to lead change, influence strategic decisions, and develop your career in a supportive and performance-driven environment. You'll have direct leadership responsibilities, exposure to complex business challenges, and the chance to make a tangible impact.

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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You will act as the primary point of contact for Operational Risk matters across stakeholders in the Americas, representing the team in leadership forums and committees. Your role involves providing independent oversight, challenging business practices, and driving improvements across the Operational Risk Management Framework. You will review and analyze risk assessments, incidents, and assurance activities, offering insights and advice to business leaders. Additionally, you'll oversee key projects, train stakeholders, and ensure the effective management of operational risks for new business initiatives.

What you offer


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  • Significant experience in commodities trading, commodities financing, financial markets, or related risk/support functions
  • Proven expertise in Operational Risk, Internal or External Audit within financial services
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and consulting skills, with the ability to form independent views on risk
  • Excellent communication skills, confident in engaging with senior business leaders and risk management colleagues
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a global, matrixed organization, with resilience and a results-driven approach.
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:
  • 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
  • 20 weeks' paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks' paid leave for secondary caregivers
  • 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
  • Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
  • Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
  • Recognition and service awards
  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
  • Reimbursement for work from home equipment


About the Risk Management Group


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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.

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.

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