Associate Director, Non-Financial Risk – Central, Data and Technology

13 hours ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Macquarie Group Full time $180,000 - $250,000 per year

Join our global Non-Financial Risk division who provide advice, valued input and challenge across our Financial Management, People and Engagement Group the independent voice of risk, and aid staff in applying non-financial risk management best practices.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?
As an Associate Director, you will partner closely with senior leaders across our Central, Data and Technology division, act as a trusted advisor, and influence stakeholders to achieve the right business outcomes impacted by key non- financial risks. You will apply operational risk management best practice to a diverse range of activities, help embed proportionate risk management in an agile working environment and contribute to the embedment of CPS 230 across the Central, Data and Technology Function.

In addition, you will ensure there is appropriate risk connectivity between major transformation programs and BAU activities, lead a small team of risk specialists in supporting the business and play an active role in promoting and shaping better risk practices.

What You Offer

  • Extensive experience in Financial Services in Operational Risk or Risk Assurance, specialising in Data, Technology, AI or Change Risk
  • Familiarity with Agile ways of working and embedding risk into iterative delivery models
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills with the ability to work across global regions effectively
  • Experience in enhancing and implementing risk and control frameworks to manage enterprise risks in high regulated entities and across group structures
  • Previous experience working on remediation programs and driving better risk outcomes through the implementation of improved control environments
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with a proven track record of delivery.

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
Benefits
At Macquarie, you're empowered to shape a career that's 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 Financial Management, People and Engagement
Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie's businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group's financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie's reputation globally.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.



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