Senior Manager - Third Party Distribution Risk

Macquarie Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave day

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Learning and development opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Sydney seeks a Senior Manager to lead the Third Party Distribution Risk function within Wealth, shaping governance across a broad partner network including advisers and service providers. You will drive risk assessments, executive engagement, and the translation of ASIC/APRA guidance into practical controls, while mentoring a team to sustain a strong risk culture across the business.

This is a strategic leadership role at a global financial services group offering an

Qualifications

• 8+ years within wealth management or distribution governance.
• Experience with third-party distribution platforms and regulatory risk.
• Proven people leadership in risk or compliance roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the distribution risk governance framework across third-party channels.
• Perform complex risk assessments and executive engagements.
• Translate regulatory developments into actionable operational guidance.
• Coach and develop a high-performing risk team.

Skills

Wealth management

Distribution governance

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Commerce/Law

Job description

Senior Manager - Third Party Distribution Risk

Are you an experienced risk leader looking to shape the strategic direction of third-party distribution governance across one of Australia's leading wealth and banking platforms?

We are seeking a commercially astute, proactive Senior Manager for our Wealth Third Party Distribution Risk function. In this high-impact, visible leadership role within Banking and Financial Services, you will help oversee the risk governance framework governing our extensive network of third parties, including financial advisers, dealer groups and service providers.

Stepping beyond operational oversight, you will balance technical risk expertise with big-picture strategic thinking. You will anticipate emerging industry and regulatory risks, provide credible and constructive challenge to commercial stakeholders, champion a strong risk culture, and lead a high-performing individuals navigating complex, high-stakes distribution environments.

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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As a Senior Manager, you will take stewardship of the distribution risk management framework, driving governance excellence, leading complex risk assessments, and empowering your team. Your core focus areas include:

High-Stakes Investigations & Executive Engagement

Predictive Risk & Thematic Analysis: Look beyond surface-level indicators to anticipate systemic risks, complex fraud vectors, or market misconduct across the distribution lifecycle before they elevate.

Complex Case Leadership: Direct deep-dive reviews, transaction forensic analyses, and high-risk case investigations involving third-party participants, synthesising granular evidence into clear root-cause conclusions.

Influence & Stakeholder Negotiation: Navigate complex business dynamics, anticipate stakeholder objections, and present well-reasoned counter-arguments to align executive stakeholders around proactive risk management solutions.

Strategic Governance & Risk Framework Ownership

Framework Leadership & Control Optimisation: Lead the ongoing design, uplift, and implementation of the third-party distribution risk management framework; continuously stress-test controls to ensure they are operating effectively to prevent and detect emerging issues.

Risk Appetite & Decisive Action: Monitor compliance against risk tolerances, taking immediate and decisive action to address situations where the risk appetite of the business is challenged or exceeded.

Regulatory Translation into Operational Excellence: Translate complex regulatory developments, industry guidance (such as ASIC/APRA standards), and internal policies into pragmatic, streamlined operational workflows and supervisory oversight mechanisms.

Credible Challenge & Commercial Judgment: Provide robust, independent, and constructive challenge to business and distribution partners, balancing short-term commercial demands against longer-term risk outcomes and client protection.

People Leadership, Coaching & Risk Culture

Team Development & Empowerment: Lead, coach, and inspire a growing team of risk professionals; provide appropriate stretch assignments, set clear performance benchmarks, and celebrate team achievements.

Navigating Ambiguity & Change: Serve as an anchor during periods of acute pressure or shifting regulatory landscapes, helping team members manage ambiguity, prioritise competing demands, and maintain high standards of execution.

Embedding Risk Culture: Lead by example to strengthen risk culture across Wealth Management, instilling clear accountability, rigorous ownership, and transparent escalation across front-line distribution teams.

What you offer

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You are a seasoned risk professional and respected people leader with deep financial services expertise, commercial acumen, and the resilience to lead through complexity.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive Experience: 8+ years of experience across wealth management, distribution governance, financial advice platforms (Wrap/IDPS), broker operations, or 2nd line operational/compliance risk (prior tier-one consulting or wealth institution experience highly regarded).
• Proven People Leadership: Demonstrated track record of leading, mentoring, and developing teams, with a talent for fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture and guiding staff through change.
• Strategic & Analytical Acumen: Exceptional ability to step back from technical detail, assess broader commercial and systemic implications, and design practical, high-integrity risk solutions.
• Decisiveness Under Pressure: Sound judgment and composure in high-stakes, time-sensitive situations, with the conviction to make principled decisions aligned with organisational risk appetite.
• Qualifications: Relevant tertiary qualifications in Law, Commerce, Business, Finance, or a related discipline; post-graduate qualifications or relevant industry certifications are advantageous.

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.

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. 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.