Operational Risk Manager

The Operational Risk team are part of the broader Macquarie Risk Management Group. This team take on a key role in the 2nd Line of Defence, supporting the Global Macquarie Asset Management business (a top 50 Global Asset Manager) in the UK and Europe.

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?

This role will see you providing independent Operational Risk and governance oversight and challenge for the Macquarie Asset Management business in the UK and continental Europe. You will also partner with and support the Macquarie Asset Management business and 1st line risk teams by ensuring processes are adequately assessed to identify potential risk causes, and controls are effectively designed and operated to mitigate a failure in people, processes, or systems.

You will have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to deliver results.

What you offer

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to synthesise information to identify themes and priorities for the business.
• Inherent will be the opportunity to develop skills and influence approaches locally and globally.
• Able to effectively build relationships, and communicate with, a wide range of stakeholders, including senior management across multiple locations.
• Solid understanding of Operational Risk Management frameworks and their toolkits (e.g., Risk and Control Self Assessment ,RCSA , and Scenario analysis), working knowledge of other risk management approaches, and have experience in risk reporting.
• An inquisitive mindset and a drive to explore where business processes may fail, and with the proven ability to sustain high levels of performance in a fast-paced, output focussed environment, along with working knowledge of the regulatory environment in which Macquarie Asset Management operates will enable you to be successful in this role.

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.

Benefits

Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include:

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave.
• Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer
• Paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition and service awards

About the Risk Management Group

In our Risk Management Group, you will be part of an independent, and centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. Our divisions include behavioural risk, compliance, credit, financial crime risk, internal audit, market risk, Operational Risk and governance, prudential risk, and Risk Management Group central.

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.