Senior Manager, Operational Risk Cybersecurity, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Informatio[...]

Macquarie Global Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

wellbeing leave day

25 days annual leave

parental leave

volunteer leave

insurance: medical

health savings account

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

learning & development

recognition & awards

hybrid working

home office stipend

Job summary

Macquarie is seeking a Senior Manager in the Global Risk Lead for Cybersecurity, Technology, AI, Information Security and Data Risk. You will lead engagement with Americas first line of defence and oversee risk matters for the Commodities and Global Markets Group across technology and data risk.

You will review risk reporting, assessments, incidents and KRIs, and drive risk management policy adoption with global stakeholders. This role shapes risk culture and framework execution.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in non-financial risk within regulated financial institutions.
• Knowledge of technology risk frameworks and regulatory expectations.
• Ability to challenge risk findings and present independent views.

Responsibilities

• Serve as second line of defence contact for Cybersecurity, Technology, AI, Information Security and Data Risk for the Americas.
• Provide independent challenge and oversight in risk matters across the region.
• Review reports, risk assessments, incidents, KRIs and assurance activities.

Skills

Non-financial risk

Regulatory environment

Independent view

Risk management leadership

Communication with stakeholders

Education

University degree

CRISC

CISA

CCSP desirable

Job description

Join Macquarie's Risk Management Group Non-Financial Risk team where we focus on forming an independent view of Macquarie's Operational Risk profile. Our team is able to effect change in operational risk management and culture through the continual refinement and implementation of the Operational Risk Management Framework. As the Senior Manager, you will report to the Global Risk Lead for Cybersecurity, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Information Security and Data Risk aligned to support the Commodities and Global Markets Group, and lead engagement with the Americas first line of defense teams across these specialized risks.

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?

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 initiativesand 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.

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.