Commodities Risk Manager/Advisor

Company: Macquarie Group Limited
Location: Houston
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

We are looking for a regional Business Operational Risk Manager (BORM) to support our Commodity Markets and Finance (CMF) division in the Americas. Working with the business, BORM is responsible for the risk assessment of processes and procedures related to the trading, hedging, financing, storage, management and movement of physical commodities around the globe. BORM assists the CMF businesses with risk-based decision making, and the identification and implementation of risk controls to mitigate, avoid or transfer risks inherent in the commodity businesses as they change and grow and expand into new markets.Commodity Markets and Finance provides a full spectrum offering to clients with exposure to commodity markets. The division provides risk management, lending and financing, and physical execution and logistics services across the energy, metals and agricultural sectors globally. The successful candidate will be located in Houston working across desks on a variety of levels, from incident management, to risk assessment of deal lifecycle management processes.The regional CMF BORM is required to understand deal lifecycle events across a variety of commodities, and acquire a knowledge of system and processes in the front office, back office and supporting groups in order to manage risks across the end to end management of transactions. In addition, the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the business in applying critical policies that require in depth knowledge of physical risks.The CMF BORMs are part of the wider Commodity and Global Markets' first line of defense. We are responsible for managing business risk and ensuring that the Risk Management Framework is embedded in the businesses we support and this included delivering Framework training to the business, as well as training specific to the CMF division risk profile.This position provides an opportunity to work in a global team with a presence in Houston, London, Singapore, and Sydney, focusing on a growing and dynamic business. Ideally, you will have 5-7 years' of work experience, with at least 5 years in a position related to commodities trading, scheduling or logistics, risk management. To be successful in this role, you will have high achievement drive, with strong resilience and tenacity. Having an innovative mindset, strong relationship building and collaboration skills, and commitment to integrity are essential.About Commodities and Global MarketsIn 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 its diverse client base.Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionThe diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. An inclusive and equitable workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis 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. Macquarie also takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.We equip our people with the support to work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about About MacquarieA career at Macquarie means you'll have the opportunity to develop and utilise 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.Our size and international presence means your work can take you anywhere-across business groups, disciplines, sectors and borders. With 18,000+ employees and offices in 33 markets around the world, we're a truly global organisation.You'll be supported by a diverse team where the unique perspectives, ideas and experiences that all of our people bring are valued. You'll be empowered to address unmet needs in our communities whilst advising and investing alongside our clients and partners. Working with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference.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.Job no: CGM-969599Work type: Permanent - Full timeLocation: HoustonCategory: Senior, Risk ManagementGroup: Commodities and Global MarketsDivision: CentralRecruiter: Julia HunterOpening Date: 02/11/2022

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