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**Head of Futures Execution | Australia** - Lead and grow our Australian Futures Execution team, delivering exceptional client outcomes. Drive a high-performance culture, manage risk, and build client relationships. Bring extensive Futures/Listed Derivatives execution experience, proven leadership, and commercial acumen. **Senior role** with global exposure, offering competitive benefits and hybrid work arrangements.

Compensation: Not specified
City: Sydney
Country: Australia

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Head of Futures Execution | Australia

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Sydney

Job ID

23878

Date

21-Aug-2026

Permanent - Full time, Senior

Job category

Sales, Structuring & Trading

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Our Futures business provides a full range of execution, clearing and financing solutions to corporate and institutional clients, providing continuous 24-hour coverage of major markets globally. We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded leader to head our Australian Futures Execution business.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, youre empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

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As Head of Futures Execution, Australia, you will lead a high-performing execution desk responsible for delivering exceptional client outcomes across domestic and international futures and listed derivatives markets. You will oversee the day-to-day management, supervision and performance of the Australian desk, while partnering closely with Sales, Risk, Compliance, Operations, Technology and global execution teams. This is an important leadership role combining client engagement, business growth, risk management and people leadership, with accountability for the performance and ongoing development of the Australian Futures Execution business.

You will be responsible for leading the Australian Futures Execution Desk and driving a high-performance culture and delivering best execution outcomes for institutional, corporate and wholesale clients. You will build and maintain trusted client relationships and support business growth initiatives, whilst identifying market opportunities and providing insight on market developments and client needs. You will manage desk performance, capacity and operational effectiveness, ensure strong risk management, supervision and control practices and oversee compliance with ASIC, ASX and other applicable regulatory requirements.

You will also partner with Technology and Operations teams to enhance workflows and client experience. You will also be responsible for developing, mentoring and retaining high-performing execution professionals alongside delivering sustainable revenue growth and commercial outcomes for the Australian business.

What you offer

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Extensive experience in Futures, Listed Derivatives or Global Markets execution businesses
Proven leadership experience managing trading or execution teams
Strong understanding of Australian and global futures market structures
Demonstrated track record of building client relationships and delivering commercial outcomes
Deep knowledge of market conduct, supervision and regulatory requirements
Strong risk management mindset and sound judgement under pressure
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
Relevant Australian regulatory accreditations and licensing requirements.

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

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At Macquarie, youre empowered to shape a career thats rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:

1 wellbeing leave day per year
Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks paid leave for non-primary caregivers
2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
Up to 12 months gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks paid leave
Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Commodities and Global Markets

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Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.

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Head of Futures Execution | Australia

Additional office locations

Sydney

Job ID

23878

Date

21-Aug-2026

Permanent - Full time, Senior

Job category

Sales, Structuring & Trading

Apply now