Senior Director, Global Sanctions Risk & Advisory

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Learning and development support

Salary packaging options

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Sydney seeks a senior sanctions risk advisor to provide expert guidance on complex sanctions matters and oversee risk across our global business. You will work with regional teams, engage with regulators where needed, and mentor local colleagues within a dynamic, risk-aware environment.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder management, cross-border collaboration, and ongoing development of sanctions policies and controls. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in sanctions risk within a financial crime risk environment.
• Experience interpreting AU, UK, EU and US sanctions regulations within an international banking environment.
• Experience developing or overseeing risk frameworks, policies and controls.
• Experience providing complex sanctions advice, including regulatory engagement, licensing activities and escalation management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert sanctions advice and support regulatory engagement.
• Lead workstreams to strengthen sanctions capabilities across the global business.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders across regions and time zones.
• Mentor and guide local Risk Management colleagues.

Skills

Sanctions risk

Financial crime risk

Stakeholder management

Policy and controls

Regulatory engagement

Job description

Macquarie Group in Sydney seeks a senior sanctions risk advisor to provide expert guidance on complex sanctions matters and oversee risk across our global business. You will work with regional teams, engage with regulators where needed, and mentor local colleagues within a dynamic, risk-aware environment.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder management, cross-border collaboration, and ongoing development of sanctions policies and controls. Hybrid work arrangements are available.