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Our Operational Risk team provides independent oversight of non-financial risks across the organisation, with a focus on technology, data and resilience. The team plays a central role in setting risk policies and ensuring that risks are effectively identified, assessed and managed across the Group.

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 Manager within Operational Risk, you will contribute to enterprise-level data risk oversight, supporting a consistent, Group-wide view of data risk and the effectiveness of risk management practices. You will collaborate with business, data and functional teams to deliver independent insights, challenge existing approaches where appropriate, and promote a balanced, risk-based approach to managing data risk.

In this role, you will help develop a comprehensive view of data risk exposures, identify emerging trends and systemic risks, and provide clear, forward-looking insights to support senior decision-making. You will also contribute to the development and enhancement of data risk frameworks, policies and governance processes, ensuring consistency across the organisation. Your work will support effective reporting, regulatory engagement and the continuous strengthening of control environments.

What you offer

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• Experience in data risk, data management or operational risk within a regulated environment, with an understanding of governance and risk frameworks (e.g. CPS 234)
• The ability to interpret detailed risk information and translate it into clear, enterprise-level insights and themes
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise information from multiple sources and identify trends or emerging risks
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to present complex information clearly and constructively challenge stakeholders
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work across diverse teams and apply sound judgement in a fast-paced environment.

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.