Reward Governance Advisor

Macquarie Bank Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in London seeks a Reward Governance Advisor to manage remuneration governance and ensure compliance. The ideal candidate will possess experience in the financial services industry with strong Excel skills and the ability to analyze data. Responsibilities include stakeholder collaboration for regulatory reporting and development of analytical tools. This role supports a hybrid working model requiring at least 3 days in the office, and offers comprehensive benefits to promote employee wellbeing.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid parental leave

Volunteer leave

Comprehensive medical insurance

Professional development reimbursement

Work from home equipment reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services with a focus on governance, compliance, or HR.
• Ability to use advanced Excel functions.
• Capability to analyze and interpret data effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage remuneration governance and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders for regulatory reporting.
• Develop analytical tools to support business needs.

Skills

Financial Services experience

Advanced Excel skills

Data analysis and interpretation

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Interest in AI

Job description

Join our Reward Governance team within the People and Culture division, where we champion robust governance and transparent remuneration practices across Macquarie. Our team plays a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting strategic workforce planning, working closely with stakeholders to deliver accurate reporting and maintain trust throughout the organisation. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values process excellence, stakeholder engagement, and continuous improvement.

While Macquarie offers hybrid working for many of our roles, this role does require 3 days a week in the advertised location.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone – no matter what role – contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As a Reward Governance Advisor, you will contribute to the effective management of remuneration governance, ensuring our frameworks and disclosures remain accurate and compliant. You will maintain key data, coordinate governance activities, and produce regulatory reports that inform decision-making at board and regulator level. Your work will involve collaborating with stakeholders across People and Culture, Recruitment, Reward Advisory, and Employee Relations, while developing analytical tools and documentation to support regulatory requirements and business queries.

What you offer

• Related experience within the Financial Services industry with exposure to reward, governance, compliance, regulatory reporting or general human resources
• Advanced Excel skills, including XLOOKUPs, nested IF functions, and macros
• Proven ability to analyse and interpret data (ideally for regulatory reporting and business queries)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, that allow you collaborate with the wider team and business stakeholders
• Attention to detail and a proactive attitude towards problem-solving and process improvement
• Interest in leveraging AI for digitalisation and optimisation

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

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 eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.