Manager Line 1 Assurance

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

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Sydney is seeking a specialist for a 12-month max-term contract to support parental leave in the Banking and Financial Services assurance program. You will design, build and maintain automated assurance tests to enable continuous monitoring of critical controls.

You will collaborate with technology, data and risk teams, share data‑driven insights with stakeholders and conduct risk and controls assurance reviews to strengthen control effectiveness and risk management outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in controls assurance or related risk roles within financial services.
• Ability to translate complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with automated testing and continuous monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain automated assurance tests for critical controls.
• Conduct risk and controls assurance reviews.
• Collaborate with technology, data and risk teams.
• Provide data-driven insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Controls assurance

External audit

Risk governance

Operational risk management

Stakeholder communication

AI-driven testing

Tools

Automated testing framework

Job description

Our team provides Line 1 assurance across our Banking and Financial Services division, helping the business manage risk through strong controls and effective oversight. We are delivering a strategic program to introduce automated assurance controls testing, enabling continuous insight into the performance of critical controls.

This role is a 12 Month Max Term Contract to support parental leave.

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?

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In this role you will help transform our assurance approach from point-in-time reviews to continuous automated monitoring of critical controls. You will design, build and maintain automated assurance tests, conduct risk and controls assurance reviews, and work closely with colleagues across technology, data and risk teams. You will also share data-driven insights with stakeholders and support actions that strengthen control effectiveness and risk management outcomes.

What you offer

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• Experience in controls assurance, external audit, risk governance or operational risk management within financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk and controls assurance frameworks and the practical application of risk management principles in a complex banking and wealth management environment.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly, influence stakeholders and support change across a large organisation.
• Experience working with automated control testing including the development and maintaince of continuous monitoring tests; exposure to AI-driven control testing is desirable.

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.

About Banking and Financial Services

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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

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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.