Associate Director | Data and AI - - 22365 - Macquarie Group

We have an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and join the Macquarie team as a Director for Data and AI. This role will serve as the leader on the ground for our Gurugram and Hyderabad-based Data and AI functions, leading a multidisciplinary team of data managers, data scientists, data operations specialists, and reporting teams.

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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In this role, you will empower, and provide leadership to a high performing team, cultivating technical excellence, valuing diversity of thought, and fostering an environment that embraces considered innovation and experimentation. Leveraging advanced machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and large language models (LLMs), you will translate complex business challenges into scalable, production-grade solutions, serving regional stakeholders in Enterprise, Finance, Risk, and Legal functions.

What you offer

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Excellent communicator who can tailor messaging to both technical and non‑technical audiences and influence cross‑functional stakeholders
Collaborative and empathetic leader who promotes a positive team culture and values continuous feedback
Proven experience working across matrix organisations, geographies, and time zones
Deep expertise in Python, NLP, and delivering data science/AI solutions with measurable business impact
Familiarity with Agentic AI platforms (e.g., Google Gemini, ADK) and ability to translate ML/AI value for senior leadership
Advanced qualifications (Master’s/PhD preferred) in a relevant field, with Private Markets or Private Credit experience highly regarded

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 eligibility criteria, include:

1 wellbeing leave day per year
26 weeks’ paid maternity leave or 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
Company-subsidised childcare services
2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
Benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover, the option to join parental medical insurance plan and virtual medical consultations extended to family members
Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
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 Macquarie Asset Management

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Macquarie Asset Management is a leading global asset manager, trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage $A720 billion in assets. MAM provides clients with a diverse range of investment solutions that seek to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

All figures as at 30 September 2025, excluding assets acquired by Nomura on 1 December 2025.

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, 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.

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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