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Senior Analyst/Manager, Geopolitical Risk Management

Additional office locations
Sydney
Job ID
22256
Date
30-Jul-2026
Permanent - Full time, Mid-level
Job category
Risk Management
Join our Aggregate Risk & Prudential division and become part of our Geopolitical Risk team. The team provides enterprise-wide insights into geopolitical developments and emerging risks, helping Macquarie understand, assess and manage the impact of an evolving geopolitical landscape on its risk profile, operations and strategic decision-making.
We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

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As a Senior Analyst/Manager, you will support the ongoing development and implementation of Macquarie’s geopolitical risk framework, helping establish and maintain Macquarie’s approach for identifying, monitoring and managing geopolitical risk. You will provide insight and risk assessment to support the strategic decision-making, prudential risk management, financial and operational resilience, political risk and crisis preparedness activities across a range of businesses. 

You will work closely with stakeholders to review and advise on regulatory considerations for geopolitical risk, assess potential impacts across financial and non-financial risk categories to ensure it is in line with Macquarie's risk appetite and framework requirements. This includes operational, conduct, technology, cyber, compliance, financial crime, liquidity, market and reputational risks, supporting both effective risk management and the regulatory compliance expectations. 

You will contribute to discussions on prudential compliance, while supporting engagements with the banking regulator, including reviews and information requests. In addition, you will monitor regulatory developments and industry practices, and help maintain policies, frameworks and documentation that support ongoing compliance. 

What you offer

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  • 3+ years’ experience in a corporate environment, ideally within financial services, another regulated industry, or a professional services firm
  • An interest in the Australian financial sector and understanding of regulated business activities, especially on global geopolitical developments, emerging threats and international policy changes, etc
  • Awareness of global financial developments and their potential impact on organisations
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely
  • Strong attention to detail, a curious mindset, and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.


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.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance. 


We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.

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