Senior Analyst - Model, Data and AI Risk Internal Audit

Macquarie Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Fertility leave

Volunteer leave

Salary sacrifice options

Medical & life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development support

Dependent care support

Recognition & service awards

Hybrid/flexible working

Equipment reimbursement

Job summary

Macquarie Group in London seeks a Senior Analyst to join the Model, Data and AI Risk audit team, delivering independent assurance on models, AI solutions and data use across critical business activities.

You will collaborate with stakeholders, evaluate governance, data quality and privacy controls, and challenge emerging technologies to strengthen risk management and accountability.

Qualifications

• Experience assessing or developing traditional quantitative models, ML/AI solutions, with understanding of model performance testing, monitoring and governance.
• Knowledge of modern AI platforms, architectures and controls across AI lifecycle.
• Ability to review data quality, lineage and privacy controls with regulatory awareness.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management, translating complex concepts into insights for senior stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative mindset with focus on responsible use of technology and data.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver independent assurance across models, AI solutions and data use cases.
• Evaluate how models, AI technologies and data are developed and managed across audits.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen risk management and decision‑making across initiatives.

Skills

Model evaluation

ML/AI governance

Data quality

GDPR/AI Act

Stakeholder comms

Job description

Help shape the future of risk oversight in a rapidly evolving technology landscape. Joining our global Model, Data and AI Internal Audit team gives you the opportunity to assess enterprise-scale models, data and AI capabilities, helping drive confidence, transparency and accountability across some of the most innovative areas of our organisation.

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 Senior Analyst in our Model, Data and AI Risk audit team, you will help deliver independent assurance across a diverse portfolio of models, AI solutions and data use cases that support critical business activities. Working closely with stakeholders across the organisation and reporting to senior members of the audit team, you will evaluate how models, AI technologies and data are developed and managed, providing insight and challenge that strengthens risk management and decision‑making. Your work will span dedicated Model, Data and AI Risk audits as well as broader business audits, offering unique exposure to emerging technologies, evolving regulatory expectations and enterprise‑wide strategic initiatives.

What You Offer

• Experience assessing or developing traditional quantitative models, machine learning models and AI solutions, with a strong understanding of model performance testing, monitoring and governance.
• Knowledge of modern AI platforms, architectures and controls, including associated technology, operational and risk considerations across the AI lifecycle.
• Ability to review and evaluate data quality, lineage and privacy controls, alongside an understanding of relevant regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, the EU AI Act and wider model and AI risk guidance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience translating complex technical concepts into clear insights and building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement and creating positive outcomes through the responsible use of technology and data.

What We Offer

Benefits

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 the Internal Audit Division

The Internal Audit Division provides independent and objective risk‑based assurance on the effectiveness of Macquarie’s risk management framework. Our global team conducts risk‑based reviews focused on the effective operation of controls and governance processes, identifying insights through innovation and critical thinking. Our collaboration across all Groups is crucial to highlight potential risks and ensures compliance with regulatory standards in maintaining Macquarie’s integrity and success.

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 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 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.