Market Risk Associate

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Job role insights

  • Date posted

    September 18, 2026

  • Closing date

    Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)

  • Location

    Houston

  • Salary

    $100,000 - $175,000 /year

  • Career level

    Entry to Mid Level

  • Experience

    2 – 4 Years

Description

Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Market Risk Associate, 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

Requisition ID: #24146
Location: Houston, United States
Organization: Macquarie Group
Career Level: Entry to Mid Level
Experience Level: 2 – 4 Years
Work Model: Hybrid / Flexible Working
Remuneration: $100,000 – $175,000 USD per annum
Employment Term: Permanent / Full Time

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • Join the Market Risk team and be involved in the approval of new products, businesses and trading strategies in addition to calculating VaR and calibrating the model.
  • Execute and drive be directly responsible for monitoring and reporting risk metrics on a daily basis to senior management, including the Managing Director and, in doing so, you will gain exposure to a wide range of businesses and products, operating in a global environment with staff in Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, London, New York and Houston.
  • Effective interpersonal and presentation skills to foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders across all levels will be necessary to interact regularly with the front office traders and ensure the market risks arising from day-to-day trading positions are fully understood and managed appropriately within the limit framework.
  • Leverage specialized your ability to sustain high level of performance under pressure with short deadlines to liaise with back office and support staff to ensure that the trading systems adequately represent the risk profile of the trading books, and that risk numbers are reported in an accurate and timely manner.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Analytical ability and judgment will enable you to balance between being immersed in the detailed, day-to-day activity and problem-solving, versus managing higher level, longer term activities and objectives.
  • MS Excel skills and being able to conceptualize, anticipate and articulate emerging issues to assess the appropriateness of mathematical derivative pricing models within the context of real-world market conditions will be imperative in this role.

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

Market Risk Associate Management

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This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.

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