Senior Manager Technology Operational Risk Management | Group Technology & Security

About this role

Our Technology Business Operational Risk Management team sits at the centre of Macquarie’s technology operations, partnering with teams across engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, networks, workplace technology, service management, and technology delivery and transformation. Working closely with senior leaders, we help enable secure, resilient and sustainable outcomes by embedding effective risk management and risk-by-design practices across critical technology capabilities and transformation initiatives.

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 Technology Business Operational Risk Manager, you will act as a trusted risk partner to senior leaders across Macquarie’s technology teams, providing practical advice and constructive challenge to support informed decision-making and strategic change. You will help assess and manage operational risks across technology platforms, services and transformation programmes, while supporting the design and delivery of resilient, well-controlled and secure technology solutions. Working across a broad range of technology areas, you will influence how technology capabilities are governed, operated and continuously improved, helping to strengthen risk management and operational resilience across the organisation.

What you offer

• 7+ years’ experience in technology risk management, technology audit, cybersecurity, technology operations, engineering or a related discipline, ideally within financial services or another highly regulated environment.
• Experience relevant to one or more technology disciplines such as technology risk, engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, service management, technology delivery or transformation will be highly regarded. Experience in secure software development, modern engineering practices and application security, including Secure Software Development Lifecycle, DevSecOps, application programming interface security, vulnerability management, developer platforms and software supply chain security, will be particularly advantageous.
• Strong ability to assess operational risk, evaluate control effectiveness, identify emerging risks and develop practical, sustainable solutions to improve outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage senior leaders, facilitate discussions and translate complex technical concepts into clear business risks and actions.
• A collaborative and curious mindset, supported by relevant qualifications in technology, engineering, cybersecurity, information systems or risk management, with industry certifications viewed favourably.

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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 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 Corporate Operations Group

In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie to deliver for our people, businesses, and their customers. We’re a global, collaborative team with deep expertise in technology, data, digital, market services, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security.

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 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.

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