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**Senior Manager | Risk, Planning & Assurance Lead** Lead annual audit planning, provide risk insights, and collaborate with stakeholders to maintain a comprehensive risk view. Drive continuous improvement using data, automation, and emerging technologies. Bring extensive risk management experience, preferably in financial services, and strong risk governance, analysis, and communication skills. Enjoy a rewarding career with Macquarie's competitive benefits and inclusive culture.

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City: Sydney
Country: Australia

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Senior Manager | Risk, Planning & Assurance Lead

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Sydney

Job ID

23317

Date

24-Jul-2026

Permanent - Full time, Mid-senior

Job category

Risk Management

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Our Strategy, Practices & Innovation team sits within the Internal Audit Division and is focused on enhancing the effectiveness of internal audit through strategic planning, risk insights and assurance coordination. The team plays a key role in helping the organisation maintain a forward-looking view of risk, ensuring audit activities remain aligned with strategic priorities, regulatory expectations and the evolving risk landscape.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, youre 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 a Senior Manager, Risk, Planning & Assurance Lead, you will strengthen Internal Audits risk-based planning capability and help shape the Divisions approach to risk monitoring and assurance coordination. You will lead the annual audit planning process, provide meaningful risk insights to support strategic decision-making, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation to maintain a comprehensive view of risk and audit coverage. You will also drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging data, automation and emerging technologies to enhance planning, monitoring and reporting processes.

What you offer

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Extensive experience in risk management, assurance, internal audit or related control functions, ideally within financial services or other regulated environments
Strong knowledge of enterprise risk management frameworks, risk governance and assurance practices, with the ability to translate risk insights into effective audit and assurance plans
Advanced analytical skills, including experience using data, reporting tools and visualisation techniques to support decision-making and identify emerging trends
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and collaborate effectively across multiple teams and functions
Proven project delivery, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a track record of leading strategic initiatives and driving outcomes in complex environments

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, youre empowered to shape a career thats 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 the Internal Audit Division

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The Internal Audit Division provides independent and objective risk-based assurance on the effectiveness of Macquaries risk management framework. Our global team conducts risk-based reviews focused on the effective operation of controls and governance processes, identifying insights through innovation and critical thinking. Our collaboration across all Groups is crucial to highlight potential risks and ensures compliance with regulatory standards in maintaining Macquaries integrity and success.

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.

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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Senior Manager | Risk, Planning & Assurance Lead

Additional office locations

Sydney

Job ID

23317

Date

24-Jul-2026

Permanent - Full time, Mid-senior

Job category

Risk Management

Apply now