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Data Governance Manager

Additional office locations
Sydney
Job ID
20699
Date
24-Feb-2026
Permanent - Full time, Mid-level
Job category
Technology - Data Steward / Governance
Our Banking and Financial Services Data Governance team is dedicated to refining and delivering data management frameworks and standards that meet regulatory obligations and drive business value through fit-for-purpose data. By collaborating across business and technical teams, we ensure data is managed effectively and responsibly throughout Macquarie.

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?

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You will be responsible for applying data governance and management capabilities within Banking and Financial Services, supporting key programmes of work. In this role, you will develop and maintain strong partnerships with a broad range of business and technical stakeholders to implement governance, risk, and control frameworks. You will work as part of a high-performing and collaborative team, gaining exposure to the implementation of enterprise-wide data management frameworks. You will understand the significance of data management tools and their role in supporting governance practices, and collaborate with teams within Banking and Financial Services and across Macquarie in implementing data governance, risk, and control frameworks. Additionally, you will develop, implement, and monitor reporting mechanisms for data governance and related frameworks, and provide advice on data governance to various stakeholders, including implementation teams.

What you offer

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  • 4 + years in data risk/controls/governance experience in an enterprise environment
  • Strong understanding of data governance principles, practices and tools
  • Exposure to data management tools, such as Collibra, including fundamental knowledge of the environment and its application for risk and control assessment
  • Exposure to AI-based tools in the data management world and an understanding of how they can increase productivity
  • Agile mindset and ability to work in a structured and unstructured environment and strong analytical skills with the ability to critically evaluate data risk and controls
  • Experience supporting the uplift of governance and controls capability
  • Understanding of AI governance and its relation to data governance is valuable.
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, 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 Banking and Financial Services

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Banking and Financial Services is our technology-driven retail bank. You will be part of a team that supports clients to achieve their full potential - whether that’s buying a home, growing a business or investing to manage wealth.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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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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