Associate, Futures Project Manager
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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
Senior Manager / Director Level
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Experience
2 – 4 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Associate, Futures Project Manager, 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
- Lead and steer and coordinate the delivery of regulatory, operational, technology, and business transformation initiatives across Commodities and Global Markets Operations.
- Developing project plans, managing risks and dependencies, tracking key milestones, and ensuring successful implementation and transition into business-as-usual operations.
- Working across Operations, Technology, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Front Office teams, you will facilitate stakeholder alignment, governance, and reporting while ensuring projects are delivered in a controlled and auditable manner.
- Additionally support regulatory readiness, operational risk remediation, process improvement initiatives, and operating model enhancements that strengthen business outcomes.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Experience in project management, business change, regulatory implementation, or operations delivery within financial services.
- Understanding of operational risk management, controls, governance frameworks, and audit-ready documentation practices.
- Ability to manage complex initiatives, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation of management reporting, governance materials, procedures, and project documentation.
- Experience identifying, managing, and escalating risks, dependencies, issues, and resource constraints while ensuring timely project execution.
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.