Senior Risk Governance Strategist

Macquarie Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

EAP program

Salary packaging

Learning & development

Hybrid work

Work from home equipment

Job summary

Macquarie Asset Management is seeking a Risk Governance Manager to strengthen governance frameworks across risk, regulatory obligations and enterprise risk. You will coordinate executive accountability, policy governance and risk appetite processes, partnering with stakeholders to deliver timely reporting and documented commitments.

Join a global financial services group with a strong risk culture. You will bring 4–7 years of risk governance experience, excellent communication and project

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in risk governance or a related field within financial services.
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks and risk appetite management.
• Experience coordinating governance activities and regulatory programmes.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate governance activities across executives and policy governance.
• Ensure reporting, documentation are up to date and regulatory commitments delivered.

Skills

Risk governance

Governance frameworks

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project management

Job description

What We Offer

Macquarie Asset Management is one of the world's largest infrastructure and real asset managers. Our Risk team provides independent oversight, challenge and governance across investment, operational and enterprise risks, supporting a strong risk culture and helping the business meet its regulatory obligations while operating effectively and responsibly.

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?

As a Risk Governance Manager, you will support and enhance the governance frameworks that underpin how Macquarie Asset Management manages risk and meets its regulatory obligations. You will coordinate a broad range of governance activities, including executive accountability frameworks, policy and committee governance, risk appetite processes and regulatory initiatives, while working closely with stakeholders across the business. Your role will help ensure governance processes operate effectively, reporting and documentation remain up to date, and key risk and regulatory commitments are delivered consistently.

What You Offer

• 4-7 years of experience in risk governance, risk management, compliance, regulatory affairs, audit or a related role within financial services
• Strong understanding of governance frameworks, including executive accountability frameworks, policy governance, committee governance and risk appetite management
• Experience coordinating governance activities, regulatory programmes or cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholder groups
• Excellent organisational, analytical and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Strong communication skills, including experience preparing reports, presentations and governance materials for senior stakeholders, with the ability to translate complex information into clear and practical outcomes.

Benefits

• 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 Macquarie Asset ManagementMacquarie Asset Management is a leading global asset manager, trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage $A720 billion in assets. MAM provides clients with a diverse range of investment solutions that seek to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.

All figures as at 30 September 2025, excluding assets acquired by Nomura on 1 December 2025.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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.