Job Description
Futures provides a full range of execution, clearing and financing solutions to corporate and institutional clients, providing continuous 24-hour coverage of major markets globally. As the Chief Operating Officer of our business, you will serve as the internal backbone of the division, operationalising the Futures Strategy and ensuring its close alignment with the broader Commodities and Global Markets strategy to create coherence and connectivity across the group.
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?
You will work closely with our Division Head to provide strategic and operational leadership for our Futures business, shaping the operating model and driving initiatives that enable growth, efficiency, and alignment with the broader Commodities and Global Markets strategy. You will oversee end-to-end operational performance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, ensuring resilient processes, strong governance, and high quality delivery across the trade lifecycle. You will also manage financial discipline, data integrity, and cross functional partnerships to support profitability, operational excellence, and sustained business performance.
In this role you will also lead the design and execution of strategic initiatives, including digital transformation, regulatory change, and major cross functional programs, requiring strong partnerships with technology, operations, risk, finance, and external service providers to ensure seamless delivery across the full trade lifecycle. You will be accountable for the efficiency, resilience, and performance of core processes, from execution through to settlement, supported by clear Key Performance Indicators, data driven decision making, and a culture of accountability. You will also oversee client onboarding effectiveness for institutional and corporate clients, balancing rigorous controls with speed to market.
As the Futures Chief Operating Officer, you will act as a steward of risk and governance. This includes maintaining strong operational resilience, ensuring high quality regulatory reporting, safeguarding margin and collateral integrity, and leading Futures governance forums, audits, and regulatory interactions. Financially, you will manage resource allocation, cost discipline, and the integrity of data that underpins pricing, credit, and risk analytics, contributing directly to the profitability and sustainability of our business.
What you offer
Experience in designing and implementing scalable operating models that support growth in platform services and new product initiatives in highly regulated environments
Strong understanding of Listed Derivatives trade lifecycle management from front-office execution through to back-office settlement
Ability to manage critical relationships with supporting functions e.g. Technology, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations and external vendor services to foster a culture of accountability
Proven leadership through regulatory transitions and large-scale digital transformations
Experience establishing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators on a regional or global scale
Experience managing revenue generating and operational expenses efficiencies with associated management information to achieve profitability targets.
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.
What we offer
At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:
1 wellbeing leave day per year
Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
Reimbursement for work from home equipment
About Commodities and Global Markets
Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, ****** orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.
Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.
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?
You will work closely with our Division Head to provide strategic and operational leadership for our Futures business, shaping the operating model and driving initiatives that enable growth, efficiency, and alignment with the broader Commodities and Global Markets strategy. You will oversee end-to-end operational performance, risk management, and regulatory compliance, ensuring resilient processes, strong governance, and high quality delivery across the trade lifecycle. You will also manage financial discipline, data integrity, and cross functional partnerships to support profitability, operational excellence, and sustained business performance.
In this role you will also lead the design and execution of strategic initiatives, including digital transformation, regulatory change, and major cross functional programs, requiring strong partnerships with technology, operations, risk, finance, and external service providers to ensure seamless delivery across the full trade lifecycle. You will be accountable for the efficiency, resilience, and performance of core processes, from execution through to settlement, supported by clear Key Performance Indicators, data driven decision making, and a culture of accountability. You will also oversee client onboarding effectiveness for institutional and corporate clients, balancing rigorous controls with speed to market.
As the Futures Chief Operating Officer, you will act as a steward of risk and governance. This includes maintaining strong operational resilience, ensuring high quality regulatory reporting, safeguarding margin and collateral integrity, and leading Futures governance forums, audits, and regulatory interactions. Financially, you will manage resource allocation, cost discipline, and the integrity of data that underpins pricing, credit, and risk analytics, contributing directly to the profitability and sustainability of our business.
What you offer
Experience in designing and implementing scalable operating models that support growth in platform services and new product initiatives in highly regulated environments
Strong understanding of Listed Derivatives trade lifecycle management from front-office execution through to back-office settlement
Ability to manage critical relationships with supporting functions e.g. Technology, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Operations and external vendor services to foster a culture of accountability
Proven leadership through regulatory transitions and large-scale digital transformations
Experience establishing and monitoring Key Performance Indicators on a regional or global scale
Experience managing revenue generating and operational expenses efficiencies with associated management information to achieve profitability targets.
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.
What we offer
At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:
1 wellbeing leave day per year
Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
Reimbursement for work from home equipment
About Commodities and Global Markets
Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, ****** orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.
Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Chief Operating Officer - Futures position is now open for candidates interested in the Back Office Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Back Office Jobs is a plus.
