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Risk and Governance Lead | Technology Risk and Standards

Primary office location
Sydney
Date
29-Apr-2025
Permanent - Full time, Senior
Job category
Risk Management, Technology - Data Steward / Governance
Join our Application Portfolio Management team in Technology Core and Personal Tech who provide global services and operations supporting all Macquarie Operating and Central Service Groups. You will play a key role in how we manage, monitor and govern Technology related risks including software development and asset management. 
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 an Associate Director, you will have overall responsibility for the standards related to managing assets and software development lifecycle related Technology risks. You will partner with the Global Head of Engineering on best practices related to management of the software development lifecycle, and set the strategy for proportionate risk management and governance of software development lifecycle and asset management.

You will define the minimum requirements to manage the above risks and maintenance of the relevant technology standards, oversee and enforce robust governance and monitoring of Technology teams’ compliance with technology related policies and standards, and design and automate metrics to manage data quality, exception management and risk management as well as manage escalation of non-compliance and control gaps to the Technology leadership team and Board. In addition, you will provide internal reviews of related standards to ensure they are cohesive and effective and partner with the aligned Risk Management team on assurance strategies.

What you offer

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  • Prior compliance or risk management experience, ideally gained working in technology, financial services or a financial services regulator
  • Strong stakeholder management and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to influence decision making processes and strong problem solving skills
  • Leadership skills to guide, motivate and coach junior members of the team
  • Ability to interpret data and form compliance strategies.
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.

About Technology

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Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We’re a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions.

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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