Futures Associate, COO
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Chicago
This is an exciting opportunity within the Futures COO team, who have operated in the global futures markets for more than 30 years. The team provides a full range of execution, clearing and financing solutions to corporate and institutional clients as well as providing continuous 24-hour coverage of all major markets globally, supporting and developing a broad range of business and financial management functions.
At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes.
What role will you play?
In this supportive growing business looking to share knowledge and provide both subject matter and career development as a Futures Associate, you will be responsible for supporting the Americas Futures Business in key business areas and specializations, including but not limited to, revenue and expenses reporting, client level profitability analysis and regulatory capital calculation and optimization.
You will provide insights into the inner workings of the expense and revenue components of the Futures business while utilizing technical skills to power next level reporting, monitoring and decision making. Being a dynamic thinker, bring your knowledge and experience to a wide range of areas, from cost management, regulatory engagement, and product development.
What You Offer
Futures and Options experience required.Advanced spreadsheet and data visualization skills and curiosity in solving complex data problems.Experience with process improvements and activities to identify, explore, and solve root cause processes preferred.Strong Risk Management skills and general understanding of Futures Commission Merchant regulatory obligations.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
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.
Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include:
Hybrid and flexible working arrangementsOne wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leavePrimary caregivers are eligible for 20 weeks paid leave along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks paid leave for secondary caregiversPaid volunteer leave and donation matchingRange of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeingEmployee Assistance Program, a robust behavioral health network with counseling and coaching servicesRecognition and service awards
About Commodities And Global Markets
In Commodities and Global Markets you will be part of a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to a diverse client base.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief.
About Macquarie
A career at Macquarie means you’ll have the opportunity to develop new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world—whether it’s accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we’re empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future.
Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment.
Find out more at www.macquarie.com/careers
Job no: CGM-976395
Work type: Permanent - Full time
Location: Chicago
Category: Mid-senior, Accounting & Finance, Commodities, Operations, Projects, Improvements & Change, Risk Management
Group: Commodities and Global Markets
Division: Futures
Recruiter: Ellen Fahey
Opening Date: 18/4/2024
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