Director, Data and AI Platform Engineering Lead

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Flexible working

Learning & development

Job summary

Macquarie Group is seeking a Director to lead the Data and AI Platform Engineering. You will drive the platform vision, strategy and governance across a large, global team of engineers and data professionals, ensuring secure and scalable data capabilities for multiple business groups.

You will partner with senior business and technology leaders, oversee vendor relationships, and push for compliant, innovative AI integration across platforms and workloads. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in data engineering, enterprise data management and cloud platforms.
• Proven success leading large, geographically dispersed teams.
• Ability to define and deliver enterprise data platform strategies and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise Data and AI Platform across a global team of engineers and data professionals.
• Partner with senior leaders to define the platform vision, strategy and roadmap.
• Ensure secure, scalable, compliant data capabilities across multiple business groups.
• Oversee platform operations, delivery, vendor relationships, governance and risk management.
• Embed AI capabilities into the development lifecycle and optimise platform performance.

Skills

Data engineering

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cloud platforms

Governance

Tools

Cloud platforms

Job description

Director, Data and AI Platform Engineering Lead

Our team provides technology services to Finance, People and Engagement, supporting the functions that underpin Macquarie's people, communications, strategy and financial management activities. Working at the centre of a highly connected and global environment, we deliver technology solutions that enable business performance, support informed decision making, strengthen governance, and help drive innovation through data and artificial intelligence.

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 lead our enterprise Data and Artificial Intelligence Platform, providing strategic, technical and people leadership across a large global team of platform engineers, data engineers and data risk professionals. You will partner closely with senior business and technology leaders to define the platform vision, strategy and roadmap, while ensuring the delivery of secure, scalable and compliant data capabilities that support multiple business groups.

You will act as the key point of contact for platform stakeholders, oversee platform operations and engineering delivery, manage strategic vendor relationships, and drive strong engineering, governance and risk management practices. You will have the opportunity to embed artificial intelligence capabilities into the development lifecycle, support the adoption of compliant artificial intelligence platforms, optimise platform performance and costs, and lead the resolution of significant operational, risk and audit matters.

What you offer

• 15+ years' of experience in data engineering, enterprise data management and cloud platforms
• Demonstrated success leading large, geographically dispersed teams and creating high-performing, transparent and inclusive team environments
• Strong expertise in defining and delivering enterprise data platform strategies, operational excellence frameworks and governance practices across complex organisations
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, manage strategic technology partners and vendors, and achieve outcomes across matrix environments
• Excellent communication, relationship management and leadership skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences while navigating complex risks and priorities

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 Technology

Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers and our communities. We're a global team that is passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications and designing tomorrow’s technology solutions.

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.