Associate Manager, Operational Risk Management

Join our Second Line Operational Risk team and play a key role in forming an independent view of our Retail Bank's Operational Risk profile to effect change in Non-Financial Risk Management culture across the organisation. Macquarie's Retail Bank is an innovative digital bank who works in an agile manner and is leading the Group in technology and product innovation.

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?

You will review and challenge the scope and outcomes of business risk reporting and key risk indicators, targeted assessments, significant incidents, project and assurance activities, ensuring best practise is implemented and opportunities for improvement are identified within the Operational Risk Framework.

In addition, you will provide training and awareness of key risk management policies and contribute to projects that deliver our overall Operational Risk Strategy.

What you offer

• Prior experience in an incident management team, control function, assurance or internal/external audit role, gained within a financial or professional services firm (preferably with Operational Risk Management experience in a Line 1 or Line 2 capacity within the Banking and Financial Services industry).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to multitask, present new ideas and work both independently and collaboratively.
• Tenacious and agile, with a proven ability to sustain high levels of performance in a fast-paced, output focused environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to uncover hidden insights and form an independent view of the risk profile of the organisation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to engage with a diverse set of stakeholders and build effective working relationships.

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 the Risk Management Group

Our Risk Management Group works as an independent, and centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie's material risks. We are a global team that aims to manage the risks of today and anticipate the risks of tomorrow. Our divisions include compliance, credit, financial crime risk, internal audit, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central.

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.