Group AI Officer

Macquarie Group
Macquarie Group

Software Engineering, Data Science

Posted on Aug 21, 2026
The Corporate Operations Group Data & AI Office provides leadership, governance and oversight to support the responsible adoption of data, records and artificial intelligence across the organisation. Working closely with business, operational and technology teams, the team helps ensure critical data is governed appropriately, records are managed effectively and AI solutions implemented safely, ethically and in line with regulatory requirements, while enabling innovation and business value.
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 the Group AI Officer, you will lead the governance, oversight and embedment of artificial intelligence risk management practices across the Corporate Operations Group. You will be responsible for establishing and evolving the AI governance operating model, ensuring the responsible adoption of AI while aligning with organisational policies, risk management frameworks and emerging regulatory requirements. Acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, you will provide strategic guidance on AI governance, risk and compliance, helping teams realise value from AI capabilities while effectively identifying, assessing and managing associated risks.
In this role, you will oversee the inventory, visibility and risk classification of AI solutions across the division, ensuring appropriate governance, controls and lifecycle management are applied proportionate to risk. You will lead governance forums and reporting, provide oversight over high-risk AI use cases, support regulatory readiness, and champion principles of transparency, fairness, accountability and responsible AI use. Working closely with business, technology, risk, compliance, data and records management teams, you will drive AI literacy, strengthen governance capabilities and embed a culture where AI risks are proactively managed and responsible innovation can thrive.

What you offer

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  • Senior leadership experience in AI governance, technology risk, operational risk management or a related discipline within financial services, with a strong track record of leading governance and risk initiatives
  • A strong understanding of artificial intelligence technologies, the AI solution lifecycle, model risk management and emerging regulatory requirements, including global and local AI regulations
  • Experience implementing and overseeing risk management frameworks, controls design activities and governance processes across complex organisations
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and communicate effectively with senior leaders, executive committees and governance forums
  • The ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, practical guidance and risk insights for a broad range of audiences, while promoting responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence across the organisation.
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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.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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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.


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