Senior Manager - Cybersecurity, Tech, AI, Info Sec & Data

Macquarie Global Services; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Insurance

401(k)

Learning & development

Hybrid working

Work from home equipment

Job summary

Macquarie is seeking a senior risk professional to lead non-financial risk across Cybersecurity, Information Security and Data Risk within the Americas. You will challenge risk reporting, assess incidents, and guide governance for the Commodities and Global Markets Group, working with senior stakeholders in a global matrixed organisation.

You will oversee risk data analysis, build risk awareness, and drive improvements aligned with Macquarie's Operational Risk Framework, collaborating with

Qualifications

• 10+ years in non-financial risk within regulated financial institutions or financial services.
• Knowledge of technology risk frameworks and regulatory environments in commodities trading.
• Analytical and commercially minded with risk oversight experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and challenge reporting, risk assessments, incidents and KRIs.
• Oversee analysis of non-financial risk data to identify themes and improve outcomes.
• Lead projects supporting Operational Risk Framework strategy and governance.
• Engage with regulators, auditors and senior management on risk matters.
• Establish formal engagement with stakeholders and service providers.

Skills

Non-financial risk

Financial services experience

Technology risk

Cybersecurity

Commodities risk

Education

Tertiary qualification

CRISC

CISA

CCSP

Job description

What role will you play?

In this role, you will serve as the primary second line of defence point of contact on Cybersecurity, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Information Security and Data Risk matters for our Commodities and Global Markets Group, and its Tech and Market Services stakeholders across the Americas. You will represent the Non-Financial Risk team in relevant Americas management forums and committees, providing independent challenge and oversight on risk matters across the region. While acting as a catalyst for change and improvement, you will offer insight and advice on best practice approaches to the design, measurement, analysis, evaluation, and reporting of Cybersecurity, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Information Security and Data Risk.

While in this role, you will also review and challenge reporting, risk assessments, significant incidents, key risk indicators, and assurance activities to help ensure key risks are effectively identified and managed. You will oversee the analysis of non-financial risk data to identify risk themes, strengthen risk management outcomes, and build awareness of key risk management policies through training and stakeholder engagement.

Additionally, you will oversee key projects supporting Macquarie's Operational Risk Framework strategy, establish and maintain a formal engagement model with internal stakeholders and service providers, review new business initiatives and support responses to requests from regulators, auditors and senior management.

What you offer

• 10+ years' experience in non-financial risk within dynamic, regulated financial institutions or financial services firms, including exposure to technology, cybersecurity, and risk management in commodities trading, financing, and financial markets.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of technology risk frameworks, industry practices, and the regulatory environment in which Macquarie operates.
• Analytical and commercially minded risk professional with the ability to make sound recommendations on operational risk issues and form an independent view of the organization's risk profile.
• Inquisitive problem solver and lateral thinker, skilled at uncovering hidden insights, grasping abstract concepts, and navigating complex situations.
• Ability to review and challenge technical detail while maintaining a broader perspective to identify and mitigate material risks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to lead and challenge risk management discussions with senior stakeholders in a global matrixed organization.
• Relevant tertiary qualification, with certifications such as CRISC, CISA, or CCSP desirable, combined with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while sustaining high performance in fast paced, output focused environments.

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
• 20 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
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
• 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
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

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 accommodation to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an accommodation, please let us know during the application process.