Data Quality and Governance Analyst

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Service bonus leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Gender affirmation leave

EAP program

Hybrid work

Equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie Group seeks a hands-on data governance professional to support the Group Data Office in adopting and overseeing data lifecycle governance, quality management, and AI governance. The role focuses on delivering best-practice solutions to categorise, document and govern data while collaborating with stakeholders across Corporate Operations Group.

You will manage end-to-end delivery, drive change initiatives, and build strong cross-team relationships to improve data handling and risk

Qualifications

• 2 to 7 years experience in data management, records management or data quality, ideally within financial services
• Ability to analyse data technically, develop and produce reports with meaningful insights, supported by excellent communication skills
• Self-sufficient, taking accountability for end-to-end delivery, managing multiple priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams, as well as provide leadership guidance and advice to the team
• Experience in managing and delivering change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the division as we adopt, implement, and oversee effective data lifecycle governance and management practices.
• Design and deliver best practice solutions to categorise, document, understand, manage and govern data throughout its lifecycle, in alignment with Frameworks’ minimum requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the division and expand knowledge of business processes across the enterprise.

Skills

Data governance

Data management

Data quality

Stakeholder communication

Leadership guidance

Change management

Analytical reporting

Job description

Join our dynamic Group Data Office team and collaborate across the Corporate Operations Group to establish and uphold best practices in data, records and AI governance. Leveraging our expertise in data lifecycle management, we work closely with stakeholders to help them effectively manage data-related risks and identify opportunities for improvement and increased efficiency in data handling.

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?

You will play a key hands‑on role in supporting the division as we adopt, implement, and oversee effective and consistent data lifecycle governance and management practices. This includes areas such as data quality management, data architecture, records management and AI governance. Drawing on your expertise, you will design and deliver best practice solutions to categorise, document, understand, manage and govern data throughout its lifecycle, in alignment with our Frameworks’ minimum requirements. You will also build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across the division, gaining a deep understanding of their needs and expanding your knowledge of business and operational processes across the enterprise.

What You Offer

• 2 to 7 years experience in data management, records management or data quality, ideally within financial services
• Ability to analyse data technically, develop and produce reports with meaningful insights, supported by excellent communication skills
• Self‑sufficient, taking accountability for end‑to‑end delivery, managing multiple priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively within and across teams, as well as provide leadership guidance and advice to the team
• Experience in managing and delivering change initiatives.

What We Offer

Benefits

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

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 services, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security.

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.