Manager, Data and AI - Business Operational Risk Manager

Macquarie Bank Limited; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services group is seeking a Manager for Data and AI - Business Operational Risk Manager in Sydney. The role involves managing operational risk outcomes, supporting Data and AI teams, and enhancing risk culture. Candidates should have over 5 years of operational risk management experience and strong analytical and communication skills. Flexibility of working arrangements is offered.

Benefits

Wellbeing leave day

Service bonus leave days

Paid parental leave

Paid volunteer leave

Gender affirmation leave

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and development opportunities

Reimbursement for work from home equipment

Qualifications

• 5 years+ experience in operational risk management, ideally within financial services or technology.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, policies, and reporting processes.
• Proven analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with global Data and AI teams and internal risk ecosystem.
• Act as a trusted advisor for managing operational risk outcomes.
• Conduct monthly risk reporting and facilitate regular Risk and Controls Self-Assessments.

Skills

Operational risk management experience

Understanding of risk frameworks

Relationship building and influencing

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills and attention to detail

Job description

Manager, Data and AI - Business Operational Risk Manager

Join our Data and AI Operational Risk team based in Sydney, who play a key role supporting our Data and AI division within the Corporate Operations Group globally. We help manage their risk profile through the continual refinement and implementation of the Operational Risk Management Framework.

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?

As a member of our team, you will work closely with global Data and AI teams and the wider internal risk ecosystem. You will act as a trusted advisor, helping to manage operational risk outcomes, drive improvements, and deliver efficiencies in line with Macquarie’s Operational Risk Management Frameworks and policies. You will support the Data and AI teams and the extended ecosystem of Records and Data Officers across Macquarie in uplifting risk culture, conducting monthly risk reporting and by facilitating regular Risk and Controls Self-Assessments. You will also initiate and lead conversations with business leaders and risk management colleagues regarding anticipated and emerging issues in relation to design and embedment of Data and AI Risk Frameworks for Macquarie Group.

What you offer

• 5 years+ experience in operational risk management, ideally within financial services or technology environments, would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks, policies, and reporting processes
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across diverse teams and regions
• Excellent communication skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach
• Proven analytical skills and a keen attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

What we offer

• 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 operations, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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.

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.