Operational Risk, Equities

Use your deep expertise in operational risk management to provide risk leadership across Macquarie Capital’s global Equities business. Based in New York, you will partner closely with senior stakeholders across the Americas, Europe and globally, helping to strengthen risk culture while supporting commercial outcomes. This is a highly visible role within a dynamic and inclusive global team.

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.

In this role, you will provide operational risk and thought leadership for Macquarie Capital, reporting directly to the Global Operational Risk Lead for Equities. You will work side‑by‑side with front office and front‑to‑back support functions, including Compliance, Finance, Operations, Technology, Second Line Risk and Internal Audit, to embed strong risk management practices. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the execution and monitoring of operational risk frameworks, assessing new products and activities, and driving continuous improvements to governance and controls.

You will also lead deep‑dive reviews, facilitate risk and control self‑assessments, and deliver high‑quality risk reporting across both business and legal entity structures. This role is based in New York with in‑office attendance expected in line with business and stakeholder needs. Salary range for this position: $165,000 – $245,000 / Year. Actual base salary may vary based upon relevant experience, time in role, peer and market data, prior performance, business sector and geographic location.

You may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award.

• Extensive operational risk expertise, with 10+ years’ experience in a trading environment and significant exposure to Equities markets
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to lead deep‑dive reviews, risk assessments for new products and activities, and manage complex issues to closure
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, enabling you to build trusted relationships, confidently challenge senior Front Office stakeholders, and mediate when required
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, delivering high‑quality outcomes and projects under pressure
• A pragmatic, commercially minded approach that balances effective risk control with business objectives

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
• 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 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); short‑ and 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

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, valuing and respecting different experiences, skill sets and perspectives. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for 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 characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.