Division Director – AI Non-Financial Risk

Macquarie Bank Limited; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm based in Sydney seeks a Division Director for its AI Non-Financial Risk team. The role involves shaping the AI governance strategy and advocating for responsible use of AI, requiring strong leadership in technology governance and stakeholder management. Candidates should have a proven track record in risk management within innovative environments. Competitive benefits include flexible working arrangements and extensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Wellbeing leave days

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Wellbeing benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Track record in technology governance, AI strategy, or risk management.
• Expertise in ethical AI principles and their practical application.
• Positive risk mindset balancing innovation with governance.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate a culture of responsible AI usage across the organization.
• Pioneer and execute AI governance strategy.
• Champion the democratization of AI risk knowledge.

Skills

Leadership in technology governance

Ethical AI principles

Stakeholder management

Building high-performing teams

Strategic framework development

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Job description

Join our Global Non-Financial Risk team based in Sydney as a Division Director where you will lead and evolve our specialist AI Non-Financial Risk team. We are at the forefront of enabling innovation, creating an ethical environment that allows Macquarie to harness the potential of AI confidently and safely. This is a unique opportunity to pioneer the future of AI governance.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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In this role, your primary mission is to cultivate a culture of responsible AI usage across Macquarie. You will pioneer our AI governance strategy, designing and executing a forward-looking vision for AI risk management that enables our commercial ambitions. Acting as the Group's leading advocate for safe AI, you will develop and implement practical frameworks, policies, and tools that are seen as enablers, not obstacles.

A critical part of your role will be to empower the organisation at scale by championing and executing a strategy to democratise AI risk knowledge, designing and delivering a continuous cycle of training and resources. You will engage directly on our most novel and high-impact AI initiatives, providing pragmatic, solutions-oriented advice that balances risk and commercial opportunity.

This will require you to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with senior leaders across our Operating and Central Service Groups, ensuring AI governance is embedded into strategic decision-making. Finally, you will lead a high-performing team and stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving AI landscape, translating your insights into a competitive advantage for Macquarie.

What you offer

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• A track record of leadership in a field related to technology governance, AI strategy, product management, or risk management within a complex, innovative environment
• Deep credibility and expertise in the practical application of responsible and ethical AI principles, with an understanding of the "art of the possible" with AI
• A positive, commercial risk mindset, with a proven ability to balance innovation and growth with robust governance
• Experience building and mentoring high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and build trust with a wide variety of audiences
• A strategic approach to building scalable systems, with experience developing frameworks, policies, or training programs that enable others
• Relevant tertiary qualifications are valued, but we are primarily interested in your experience and impact.

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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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.