Platform Operations & Controls Lead (12-Month Contract)

Macquarie Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced professional to lead Platform Operations governance and controls during a period of transformation on a 12-month contract. You will strengthen QA, risk management and regulatory reporting across the business.

The role requires designing and implementing control frameworks, guiding teams, and translating complex regulatory requirements into practical processes.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in governance, operational risk, controls, quality assurance, compliance, audit, financial crime operations or a related discipline within financial services.
• Demonstrated experience designing, leading or improving governance and control frameworks in a complex regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of control design, testing, monitoring, issue management, remediation governance and evidence standards.
• Experience supporting regulated operational processes, including KYC, AML, client onboarding or ongoing client due diligence activities.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams, influence senior stakeholders and translate complex regulatory requirements into practical processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Platform Operations governance and controls capability.
• Oversee regulatory and operational change, drive improvements to processes and controls, and provide reporting on control performance, emerging risks and remediation activities.
• Collaborate with teams across the business to ensure effective governance and risk management.

Skills

governance

operational risk

controls

quality assurance

compliance

audit

financial crime operations

Job description

Macquarie Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced professional to lead Platform Operations governance and controls during a period of transformation on a 12-month contract. You will strengthen QA, risk management and regulatory reporting across the business.

The role requires designing and implementing control frameworks, guiding teams, and translating complex regulatory requirements into practical processes.