Commodities Operations Analyst - Futures Reconciliations

Our Commodities and Global Markets team operates within Macquarie's Market Operations Division, providing critical operational support and maintaining robust controls for our growing Commodities and Global Markets division. The team collaborates closely with trading and futures teams, supporting a broad range of financial and commodity transactions, including agricultural products, gas, power, emissions and uranium, base and precious metals, and commodity investor products.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this role does require 3 days a week in the advertised location.

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?

In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will oversee the production of accurate and complete futures reconciliations across multiple desks, ensuring operational efficiency and risk control. You will investigate and resolve breaks between exchange data and internal systems, manage position maintenance tasks, and resolve breaks in internal deal and cash reconciliations.

You will also collaborate with colleagues locally and globally to identify and implement innovative process improvements, optimising workflows and enhancing control frameworks. Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders in Commodities and Global Markets through effective communication will be key to ensuring high-quality operational support.

What you offer

• A minimum of three years’ experience in Exchange Traded Derivatives, with a strong focus on reconciliations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of futures and options, including their trade lifecycle.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a control-oriented mindset.
• Proven ability to adapt quickly, acquire new skills, and apply them effectively.
• A track record of identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and perform effectively under pressure.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high performance standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in optimising workflows and enhancing control frameworks.

We welcome 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

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 days of paid transition leave upon return, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers.
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatments.
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching.
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options.
• Benefits and initiatives to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing, including comprehensive medical and life insurance.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, offering counselling and coaching services.
• Opportunities for professional development, including reimbursement for memberships or subscriptions.
• Support services such as emergency and backup dependent care.
• Recognition and service awards.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, depending on role.
• Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment.

About Corporate Operations Group

Our Corporate Operations Group works at the heart of Macquarie, delivering for our people, businesses, and customers. We are a global, collaborative team with expertise in technology, data, digital, market operations, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement, and security.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

We are dedicated to creating a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage discussions on how to foster inclusion and belonging. We aim to provide reasonable adjustments during recruitment and employment. Please inform us during your application if you require additional assistance.