Associate Director - Investment Governance

Macquarie Bank Limited; Sydney; On-site; AUD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Parental leave (up to 20 weeks)

Volunteer leave and donation matching

Gender affirmation leave

Employee Assistance Program and well‑n

Job summary

Macquarie Bank Limited in Sydney seeks an Associate Director to lead investment governance for Macquarie Wrap, shaping frameworks, policies and processes. You will oversee investment reviews, due diligence and research, delivering strategic recommendations to senior leaders.

The role requires deep regulatory and market knowledge, with strong communication to executives and governance forums. Hybrid/work arrangements may apply in a dynamic platform environment.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in wealth management and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in investment governance and manager due diligence.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and executive committees.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment governance reviews for Macquarie Wrap.
• Oversee manager due diligence and investment research.
• Provide clear recommendations to senior decision-makers.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders, governance forums and the MIML Board.

Skills

Wealth management

Investment governance

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Regulatory knowledge

Due diligence

Investment research

Multi-asset oversight

Education

Finance, economics, commerce degree

Postgraduate qualifications (CFA/CA/CIMA)

Job description

Associate Director - Investment Governance

Additional office locations

Sydney

Job ID

24005

Date

07-Sep-2026

Permanent - Full time, Senior

Job category

Compliance & Regulatory, Wealth Management

Our Investment Governance team supports Macquarie Wrap, a leading investment platform within Wealth Management. We oversee investment governance across approximately $160 billion in funds under administration, helping ensure strong oversight, informed decision-making, and alignment with regulatory requirements.

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?

In this role you will provide strategic leadership across investment governance activities for Macquarie Wrap, helping shape and enhance the frameworks, policies, and processes that support the platform. You will lead complex investment reviews, oversee manager due diligence and investment research, and provide clear recommendations to senior decision-makers. You will work closely with executive stakeholders, governance forums, and the MIML Board, delivering insights on investment risks, opportunities, and governance outcomes. You will also lead strategic change initiatives that strengthen governance practices, improve efficiency, and support the continued evolution of the platform.

What you offer

• Deep expertise in wealth management, investment platforms, superannuation, fiduciary governance, and Australian regulatory requirements.
• Strong experience in investment governance, investment research, manager due diligence, asset consulting, or multi-asset portfolio oversight.
• Proven ability to evaluate investment managers, products, and strategies across a range of asset classes and provide balanced, evidence-based recommendations.
• Demonstrated capability to engage, influence, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, including executive committees, boards, and governance forums.
• Tertiary qualification in finance, economics, commerce, actuarial studies, or law, with postgraduate qualifications such as CFA, CA, or CIMA highly regarded.

What we offer

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 Banking and Financial Services

Banking and Financial Services is our technology-driven retail bank. You will be part of a team that supports clients to achieve their full potential - whether that’s buying a home, growing a business or investing to manage wealth.

Inclusion at Macquarie

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.