Risk Project Assurance Manager
Active / Open Until Filled
Apply NowRisk Project Assurance Manager
Active / Open Until Filled
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Date posted
July 8, 2026
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Closing date
Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)
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Location
Sydney
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Salary
$123,500 - $208,000 /year
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Career level
Senior Manager / Director Level
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Experience
4 – 7 Years
Description
Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Risk Project Assurance Manager, 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 assurance activities across a portfolio of change initiatives, helping to identify risks early and support effective decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
- Execute and drive conduct project reviews, assess governance and risk management practices, and provide constructive challenge and guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
- A key focus of the role will be evaluating delivered risks, validating control changes and assessing the effectiveness of controls to ensure they are embedded into business-as-usual operations.
- Through your insights and recommendations, you will help strengthen delivery outcomes, enhance risk management practices and support the successful implementation of change across the organisation.
Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications
- Experience in operational risk, compliance, controls assurance, project management or a related discipline.
- A strong understanding of risk and control frameworks, governance practices and change delivery methodologies.
- The ability to assess complex initiatives across people, processes, technology and data, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to provide clear guidance and constructive challenge.
- Analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with experience reviewing control design, assessing effectiveness and developing practical recommendations to support successful outcomes.
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.
