Strategic Credit Risk Assurance Manager

Macquarie Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Group in Sydney is seeking a Manager to join the Global Credit Assurance team within the Risk Management Group.

You will deliver credit assurance review programs, test credit delegation holder approvals, and identify vulnerabilities in the risk architecture. You will use credit risk data to spot trends and provide guidance on best practices in design, measurement, evaluation and reporting of credit risk.

This is a 12-month contract to support delivery and assurance activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a credit risk discipline such as credit decisioning, audit, assurance or risk advisory.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Negotiation skills with multiple levels of stakeholders.
• Ability to think laterally and handle complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver credit assurance review programs and related testing.
• Test credit delegation holder approvals to identify issues.
• Identify vulnerabilities in the risk architecture (policies, procedures, systems, controls).
• Utilise credit risk data to identify risks and trends for business insights.
• Provide guidance on best practice for design, measurement, analysis, evaluation and reporting of credit risk.

Skills

Credit risk experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation and stakeholder management

Lateral thinking / abstract reasoning

Job description

Join our Global Credit Assurance team based in Sydney and play a key role in the Risk Management Group Line 2 assurance of risks and frameworks.

This is a 12-month contract.

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 Manager in our team, you will contribute to the delivery of credit assurance review programs, covering the financial risk frameworks which involves, sample testing credit delegation holder approvals to identify, capture, and drive mitigation of key financial risks.

You will identify and elevate any vulnerabilities in the supporting risk architecture of policies, procedures, systems and the control environment which may produce deviation from risk appetite. You will also utilise credit risk data to identify risks and trends to improve business risk management and provide insights and advice to the business on best practice for design, measurement, analysis, evaluation and reporting of credit risk.

What You Offer

• Prior experience in a credit risk discipline, such as credit decisioning, audit, assurance or risk advisory, ideally with experience in retail, commercial or wholesale credit
• Strong communication skills
• Advanced negotiation skills and experience working with stakeholders at multiple levels
• Ability to think laterally and work with abstract concepts and complex situations.

About the Risk Management Group

Our Risk Management Group works as an independent, and centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. We are a global team that aims to manage the risks of today and anticipate the risks of tomorrow. Our divisions include compliance, credit, financial crime risk, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central.

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.