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Enterprise Data Architect | Associate Director

Additional office locations
Sydney
Job ID
19896
Date
22-Dec-2025
Permanent - Full time, Senior
Job category
Other, Technology - Data Architect
Our Enterprise Data Architecture team shapes Macquarie’s data strategy and ensures we maximise the value of data across the organisation. We drive innovation in data platforms and governance, and enable advanced capabilities such as AI and generative AI to support our global business, as well as defining standards and frameworks,
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 Lead Data Architect, you will lead initiatives that advance our enterprise data architecture strategy. You will design and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions, influence stakeholders across a federated organisation, and communicate complex concepts in clear, compelling ways. Your work will help deliver early value while building a strong foundation for long-term success.

What you offer

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  • Extensive experience in data architecture and engineering leadership, delivering outcomes across multiple teams
  • Deep expertise in modern cloud platforms (AWS preferred), including data lakes, warehouses, and streaming architectures.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud-native services and modern data engineering tools, with an understanding of governance, security, and emerging paradigms such as data mesh.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders and build consensus in complex environments.
  • Proactive and  results-driven approach, balancing strategic thinking with pragmatic execution and a focus on business impact.

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 Corporate Operations Group

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In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie to deliver for our people, businesses, and their customers. We’re a global, collaborative team with deep expertise in technology, data, digital, market operations, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security.

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.