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Join a forward-thinking and innovation first Internal Audit team, where you will play a pivotal role in assessing and enhancing the effectiveness of technology and cyber risk for a global financial services organization. You will be exposed to industry leading and cutting-edge cyber security practices, diverse business units, and innovative technologies/applications. You will be part of a global, collaborative and high-performing team that values continuous learning, professional growth.

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 executing complex audits to identify and mitigate key technology and cyber risks while designing and evaluating the effectiveness of controls in line with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and industry best practices. You will be supporting the end‑to‑end delivery of technology and cyber security audits—including risk assessments, planning, execution, and reporting—while applying a data‑first mindset and leveraging innovation wherever possible. You will be staying informed on regulatory developments and technology and cyber trends, proactively assessing their impact on the Group, and ensuring that all audit work is delivered to a high standard in accordance with Internal Audit Methodology.

You will be playing a critical role in safeguarding our digital assets by delivering across all stages of the audit lifecycle for our retail bank, commodities and global markets, and investment banking portfolios. By engaging with senior stakeholders throughout audits and continuous business monitoring you will assess technology and cyber risk across business applications, centrally managed cyber tools, and cloud environments. While the role is based in Sydney, you will be part of a globally represented Internal Audit team, giving you opportunities to collaborate with professionals worldwide on both regional and global audits.

What you offer

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Prior experience in technology risk, including IT general controls (access, change, incident management) and ideally cybersecurity domains such as DLP, incident response, and network security.

• Experience auditing or working within cloud environments (GCP, AWS, Azure) and applying data analytics or AI in audit processes.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (APRA, MAS) and industry frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), along with solid risk management practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment.
• Continuous learning mindset supported by relevant qualifications (e.g., Computer Science, Cyber Security, IT) and highly desirable certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or CSX. 

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 Internal Audit Division

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The Internal Audit Division provides independent and objective risk-based assurance on the effectiveness of Macquarie’s risk management framework. Our global team conducts risk-based reviews focused on the effective operation of controls and governance processes, identifying insights through innovation and critical thinking. Our collaboration across all Groups is crucial to highlight potential risks and ensures compliance with regulatory standards in maintaining Macquarie’s integrity and success.

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.