Associate, Futures Brokerage
Active / Open Until Filled
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Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
September 24, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Chicago
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Salary
$100,000 - $165,000 /year
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Career level
Entry to Mid Level
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Experience
2 – 4 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Associate, Futures Brokerage, based out of their corporate offices in Chicago, United States. This appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized financial organization that combines entrepreneurial empowerment, disciplined risk governance, and a merit-based career trajectory.
Commodities and Global Markets provides clients around the world with capital and financing, risk management, market access, and physical commodity execution across energy, metals, agriculture, and financial markets. In this role, the successful candidate will work alongside seasoned industry professionals to optimize mission-critical processes, manage risk effectively, and deliver commercially impactful solutions across key markets.
Opportunity Overview & Quick Facts
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Supervise and coordinate key operational controls related to brokerage revenue streams, front office operating expenses, and agency payment arrangements supporting execution services.
- Execute and drive partner closely with front office, clearing, operations, technology, compliance, and legal teams to ensure operational processes are efficient, well-controlled, and scalable.
- The role involves reviewing existing workflows, identifying opportunities to strengthen controls and mitigate risk, and driving initiatives that improve the overall brokerage operating model.
- Additionally support documentation processes through the FIA Docs platform and assist with related accounts payable activities.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience within a U.S.
- FCM or comparable global organization in futures and options operations, middle office, market operations, or brokerage support functions.
- Understanding of futures and options products, execution services, brokerage operations, and the full trade lifecycle.
- Experience identifying control gaps, improving operational processes, and implementing efficiencies within a regulated financial services environment.
- Ability to effectively partner with front office, middle office, back office, technology, compliance, legal, and clearing teams to deliver solutions and resolve issues.
- Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
What Macquarie Offers
- Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
- Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
- Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
- Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
- Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly on Macquarie Careers Portal
This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.