Business Banking Credit Risk Policy – Senior Manager / Associate Director
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Date posted
August 14, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$95,000 - $160,000 /year
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Career level
Director / Executive
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Experience
2 – 4 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Business Banking Credit Risk Policy – Senior Manager / Associate Director, based out of their corporate offices in Sydney, Australia. This appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized financial organization that combines entrepreneurial empowerment, disciplined risk governance, and a merit-based career trajectory.
The Risk Management Group provides an independent, objective oversight function that advises business units on managing credit, market, regulatory, and operational risks across global transactions. In this role, the successful candidate will work alongside seasoned industry professionals to optimize mission-critical processes, manage risk effectively, and deliver commercially impactful solutions across key markets.
Opportunity Overview & Quick Facts
Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope
- Lead and steer a small team of credit risk professionals to evolve commercial lending credit risk policies, with in-depth consideration of risk, reward, customer and employee experience, and technology opportunities.
- Execute and drive bring a strong understanding of commercial lending credit risk and how it relates to the credit risk lifecycle, while owning, managing and updating the suite of risk appetite and credit risk policies that underpin our risk management framework.
- Detect, analyze, and evaluate and investigate trends and insights from internal and external data to understand where credit policies can be optimised, and contribute to projects that support strategic initiatives across the credit risk lifecycle.
- Execute and drive develop a strong understanding of the management reporting produced within the Credit Risk team, including identifying opportunities to improve automation, managing data quality, and updating technical documentation and user guides.
- Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, including internal and external data teams and the centralised risk management group, you will help drive continuous improvement and effective risk management outcomes.
- Additionally lead the team to ensure obligations and reporting standards are met, drawing on deep knowledge of Prudential Standards for ADIs under Risk Management, including APS220, ARS220, APS112, APS113, NCCP and BCOP.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Significant experience in a risk-based role, ideally within financial services.
- Experience in commercial lending credit underwriting and the credit risk lifecycle.
- Knowledge of credit risk policies, risk appetite frameworks and governance.
- Experience with credit risk systems and their application within policy frameworks.
- People leadership experience within a risk, credit or banking environment.
- Analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends and drive policy optimisation.
- Experience managing reporting, data quality, automation and process improvements.
- Excellent communication skills, with strong stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively and operate effectively independently.
- Sound knowledge of ADI Prudential Standards, including APS220, ARS220, APS112, APS113, NCCP and BCOP.
What Macquarie Offers
- Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
- Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
- Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
- Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
- Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.
Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus
Apply Directly on Macquarie Careers Portal
This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.
