Senior Manager - Non-Financial Risk Operations | Policy Governance Lead

Join Macquarie’s Non-Financial Risk Governance team in the Risk Management Group Transformation and Operations division. This team supports the governance and effectiveness of Macquarie-wide policies and drives transformation to strengthen and streamline risk management frameworks and policies, enhancing consistency and effectiveness across our Non-Financial Risk Divisions.

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?

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In this role, you will lead the governance and ongoing effectiveness of Macquarie-wide policies as well as the uplift of non‑financial risk policies, ensuring they are practical, easy to apply and effective in supporting teams who own and manage risk. You will interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, actionable policies and supporting guidance that can be applied consistently across the organisation. Working closely with policy owners and senior stakeholders, you will help align risk expectations between frontline teams and oversight functions. You will also support strong governance practices, contribute to senior management reporting, and play a key role in progressing policy and framework uplifts in a collaborative and considered way.

What you offer

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• Experience in policy development, regulatory interpretation and transformation programmes, ideally within risk, compliance, legal or consulting environments
• A strong ability to translate complex regulatory or technical requirements into clear, practical documentation that supports effective business decision‑making
• Proven experience working with senior stakeholders, with the confidence to influence, challenge constructively and build trust
• Comfort operating in environments with change and ambiguity, bringing clarity, structure and momentum to complex initiatives
• Excellent communication skills, with a clear, personable and pragmatic approach. 

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

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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 employment type, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About the Risk Management Group

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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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, 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. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.