Trade Surveillance, Senior Manager

Join our expanding team in Houston where you will work across our Global Risk Surveillance Program. This is an opportunity to support our Americas Head of Risk Surveillance and Global Commodities Surveillance Lead by conducting surveillance for potential market manipulation and misconduct, and misuse of electronic communications.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

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In this role, you will oversee the smooth running of the daily surveillance analysis, conduct deep dive investigations and regular reviews of non-exchange based (OTC) activities, and act as an escalation point for junior surveillance colleagues in their investigations. You will ensure investigations are adequately documented and followed through to resolution in a timely manner and work with local Compliance staff to determine an appropriate, coordinated level of surveillance. As part of the role, you will also lead efforts to identify gaps and weaknesses in the current surveillance program, contribute to the design, development, and implementation of surveillance solutions, assist with regulatory/exchange requests and investigations, conduct trade reconstruction efforts, and perform team quality assurance controls. 

What you offer

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• 7–10 years of experience in commodity and energy OTC markets, with strong understanding of operational flows and potential manipulation risks.
• Expertise in FERC and CFTC anti‑manipulation rules and related regulatory actions in the commodity sector.
• Familiarity with trading systems, data structures, and interfaces, and a solid grasp of Compliance’s role in financial services.
• High proficiency in data manipulation, analysis, problem identification, and solution development.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with Compliance, Technology, and business stakeholders.

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

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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 eligibility criteria, include: 

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

About the Risk Management Group

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Our Risk Management Group works as an independent, and centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. We are a global team that aims to manage the risks of today and anticipate the risks of tomorrow. Our divisions include compliance, credit, financial crime risk, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central.

Empowering all kinds of bright and driven people

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We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all that values and respects different experiences, skillsets 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.