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Join our Australia and New Zealand Financial Crime Risk team based in Sydney and play a key role in helping lead the Australin anti-money laundering Policy and Program Team

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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As a Manager in the Australian anti-money laundering Policy and Program team, you will support the development and maintenance of Macquarie’s anti-money laundering policy, standards, and related documentation. You will be interpreting AUSTRAC guidance and assessing its relevance to the anti-money laundering /counter-terrorism financing program. Focusing on impending ant-money laundering reforms, you will help ensure Macquarie’s compliance with new legislation, draft program documentation, respond to business challenges with well-researched, industry-aligned advice, and escalate significant issues to the Head of ANZ Banking and Financial Services Financial Crime Risk Advisory.

Within the broader Financial Crime Risk Advisory team, you will oversee and support relevant Line 1 teams, embedding changes across the organisation and promoting strong compliance and risk management. By collaborating with advisory teams, you will address practical implementation challenges and help define risk-proportionate solutions. Your expertise will be key to advancing Macquarie’s Financial Crime Risk frameworks and maintaining a high level of compliance throughout the organisation. 

What you offer

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• Background in law, risk management, or compliance with a deep understanding of risk assessment processes and methodologies
• Prior experience in policy and standard development, especially implementing AML/CTF requirements in large financial services organisations
• Knowledge of AML/CTF compliance obligations and financial services products, with experience in global or multi-jurisdictional environments is valued
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, alongside proven analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working with Retail Banks is highly regarded. 

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 the Risk Management Group

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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, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central.

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.