Data and AI Risk Reduction Program Director

Macquarie Group
Macquarie Group

Software Engineering, Operations, Data Science

Posted on Jun 16, 2026
Join Macquarie’s Corporate Operations Group Data & AI function, where we enable the safe, transparent and effective use of data and artificial intelligence across the Group. The Data & AI Governance team plays an enterprise-wide role, connecting governance, risk, policy and delivery information to support informed decision-making by senior management and Board-level forums.
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?

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As an Associate Director, you will help shape and lead the delivery of cross-Group Data & AI risk reduction and enablement initiatives, ensuring activities are executed in a structured, prioritised and scalable way. Your role sits at the intersection of business demand, data producers and consumers, and data and AI governance. Your role also translates enterprise data management, responsible AI governance and risk priorities into practical delivery approaches that deliver business outcomes, improve control effectiveness, data usability and AI readiness.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across business, technology and risk functions, you will support the development of scalable governance, control and remediation approaches; improve visibility and prioritisation through data insights and reporting, and contribute to AI-enabled remediation initiatives. You will also help coordinate delivery, manage dependencies and priorities, and drive continuous improvement in governance, tooling and data management capabilities across the organisation.

What you offer

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  • Experience leading complex cross-functional delivery in federated environments, ideally spanning data governance, data delivery, risk and control uplift, and AI governance or AI-enabled initiatives.
  • Strong capability in structuring ambiguity, shaping pragmatic approaches, influencing senior stakeholders and helping translate policy and risk intent into executable outcomes
  • Experience improving visibility, prioritisation and execution through governance data, management information, tooling and scalable operating patterns
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to partner effectively across business, technology, risk and governance teams
  • Strong understanding of data management, data products, risk and control concepts and AI governance, with the ability to apply these in a practical, value-creating and delivery-supportive way.
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 Corporate Operations Group

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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.

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.
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