Manager Line 1 Assurance

Macquarie Bank Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Parental leave up to 20 weeks

Volunteer leave

Gender affirmation leave

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development support

Hybrid work arrangements

Work from home equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie Bank Limited is seeking a professional to 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 reviews, and collaborate with technology, data and risk teams to drive data-driven insights.

The role offers hybrid work arrangements, a supportive environment, and opportunities to influence control effectiveness and risk management

Qualifications

• Experience in automated controls assurance, external audit, risk governance or operational risk management within financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk and controls assurance frameworks and their practical application in banking and wealth management.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain automated assurance tests.
• Conduct risk and controls assurance reviews.
• Share data-driven insights with stakeholders and support actions that strengthen control effectiveness and risk management outcomes.

Skills

Automated controls testing

Risk governance

Stakeholder influence

Clear technical communication

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.

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 automated 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.

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 Banking and Financial Services

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Banking and Financial Services is our technology‑driven retail bank. … …

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.