Regulatory Interpretations Specialist
Active / Open Until Filled
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Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
July 17, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$123,500 - $208,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Level
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Experience
4 – 7 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Regulatory Interpretations Specialist, based out of their corporate offices in Sydney, Australia. 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
- Apply and develop your knowledge of various reporting and other regulatory rules and the different types of transactions carried out by our businesses.
- Execute and drive be continually learning about new business activities and advising on elements of global reporting and other rulesets applicable to them.
- This role would be particularly suited to someone currently in a Legal or Compliance role who wants to practically apply regulatory and / or derivatives documentation experience to gain a high level of exposure to diverse derivatives business activity.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years of experience interpreting and applying derivatives regulations in a relevant capacity (e.g., Legal, Compliance, Regulatory Reporting) within the banking or financial services sector.
- Ability to assess reporting requirements across a wide range of products and asset classes, with experience in commodities and/or exchange traded derivatives (e.g., futures) considered beneficial.
- Analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, with the capability to work closely with global teams to evaluate how specific regulations apply to new or existing business activities.
- An understanding of how derivatives transactions are documented, and an ability to elucidate terms of derivative contracts based on confirmations and definitions would be considered beneficial.
- Track record of driving consistent regulatory related change across global businesses, with high achievement drive, resilience, and tenacity.
- Innovative and collaborative mindset, with strong relationship building skills, a commitment to integrity, and a focus on maintaining productive connections across teams, business partners, operations, and industry networks.
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.