Financial Crime Risk Advisory Operations Manager
Active / Open Until Filled
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Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
September 15, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Houston
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Salary
$160,000 - $280,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Manager / Director Level
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Experience
7+ Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Financial Crime Risk Advisory Operations Manager, based out of their corporate offices in Houston, 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.
The Risk Management Group provides an independent, objective oversight function that advises business units on managing credit, market, regulatory, and operational risks across global transactions. 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
- Be responsible for the operational delivery and governance of our financial crime risk advisory function.
- Execute and drive coordinate operational enquiries and escalations, helping ensure matters are documented, tracked and resolved effectively.
- Execute and drive support customer due diligence reviews, payment related enquiries and other financial crime risk activities by working closely with stakeholders across the region.
- Execute and drive coordinate internal audits, regulatory reviews and action tracking activities, helping ensure deliverables are completed on time.
- Actively advance and support governance forums, reporting and quality assurance activities, while maintaining procedures and operational documentation.
- Additionally identify recurring themes and opportunities to improve processes, consistency and efficiency across the function.
- Your work will help ensure our team operates effectively, meets governance obligations and delivers a high standard of risk management support.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- 5+ years’ of experience in financial services, risk management, compliance, financial crime risk or a related control function.
- Organisational and stakeholder coordination skills, with experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a regulated environment.
- Experience supporting financial crime, compliance, risk management or other control functions, including operational enquiries and escalations.
- Experience preparing procedures, governance documentation, management reporting or other compliance related materials.
- Attention to detail, with the ability to identify gaps, inconsistencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Experience producing reporting, metrics, dashboards and presentations for senior management and governance forums.
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.
