Associate Director/ Division Director – Data and AI Risk Management

Join our Data and AI Risk Management team within Macquarie Group's Corporate Operations Group where you will support the Head of Risk and Chief Data and AI Officer in reducing data risk across Macquarie by partnering with Groups and Framework teams to accelerate risk reduction. The Frameworks cover key areas such as Data Management, Data Architecture, Records, Information Security, AI, Privacy, and Data Sovereignty.

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?

Reporting to the Head of Risk, Data and AI, you will lead a high performing team accountable for driving data risk reduction, through insights, enhancing risk management practices, robust governance and monitoring and operationalisation of data management capabilities. You will collaborate with Line 2 ensuring alignment and oversight of enterprise-wide data risk governance frameworks, own key deliverables and the associated reporting for the Enterprise Risk Committee and Board Risk Committee on Enterprise Data Management, whilst building and supporting strong relationships with key stakeholders across Line 1, Non-Financial Risk Data Leads, Line 2 and Internal Audit.

In this role, you will work with Groups on the implementation and adoption of the data management framework supported by measures and metrics to track the effectiveness and support the design, implementation and maintenance of these metrics to ensure alignment with Macquarie's risk appetite and regulatory expectations. You will also support the integration and evolution of AI governance into the broader enterprise risk management framework. In addition, you will mentor a team of high-performing managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, whilst driving the team's professional development to ensure strategic goals are delivered and value added across the enterprise.

What you offer

• Extensive experience in data governance, risk management, and framework oversight, ideally within a financial services or highly regulated environment
• Strong understanding of enterprise data management frameworks, risk appetite metrics, and governance reporting
• Proven ability to manage and influence senior stakeholders, including Board-level committees, risk management groups, and internal audit teams
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience managing high-performing teams and delivering results in a complex, matrixed environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights and recommendations
• Exceptional communication skills, with experience preparing and presenting materials for senior executives and Boards.

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

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 Corporate Operations Group

In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie to deliver for our people, businesses, and their customers. We're a global, collaborative team with deep expertise in technology, data, digital, market operations, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security.

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.