Governance Analyst

Our Data, AI, and Information Governance team at Macquarie Asset Management plays a crucial role in enabling the safe, responsible, and effective use of data and AI across our global operations. Working closely with business and data teams, we focus on strengthening governance frameworks, managing risks, and fostering a robust data culture. As part of a global financial services group with over five decades of consistent profitability, Macquarie offers an environment where you can build a fulfilling career, contribute valuable insights, and make a meaningful impact on the future.

Key Responsibilities
You will support teams across Macquarie Asset Management in interpreting and implementing governance requirements related to data, AI, and records management. This includes ensuring that effective controls are in place and compliance obligations are consistently met. You will proactively assess governance outcomes, identify potential issues, and drive them to resolution by collaborating with stakeholders across the business. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with detailed processes and influencing how a global organisation governs its data assets.

Required Qualifications
- Experience assisting business teams in meeting governance, policy, or control requirements within data, technology, or risk environments.
- Working knowledge of data governance principles, including ownership, data quality, lineage, and metadata management, along with an understanding of emerging AI governance standards.
- Proven ability to own outcomes end-to-end, including managing remediation efforts effectively.
- Strong attention to detail, particularly in documentation, evidence collection, and traceability.
- Confidence in guiding and influencing senior stakeholders across business, data, and risk functions on a global scale.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as APRA CPS 230/234 or equivalent regulations like EU DORA and the EU AI Act is advantageous.

At Macquarie, we empower you to shape a career that is rewarding in all meaningful ways. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, which may include:
- One wellbeing leave day annually.
- Generous parental leave policies, including up to 26 weeks’ paid maternity leave or 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers, plus transition leave and paid leave for secondary caregivers.
- Company-subsidised childcare services.
- Two days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching programs.
- Support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing through comprehensive medical and life insurance coverage, parental medical insurance options, and virtual medical consultations extended to family members.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Program offering behavioural health support, counselling, and coaching services.
- Extensive learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional memberships and subscriptions.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, depending on the role.
- Reimbursement for work-from-home equipment.

Macquarie Asset Management is a globally trusted asset manager, responsible for managing AUD 720 billion in assets as of 30 September 2025 (excluding assets acquired by Nomura on 1 December 2025). We offer clients a diverse range of investment solutions aimed at delivering superior risk-adjusted returns.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity, or any other characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process and employment to support individuals who require them.