Manager - Control & Transformation assurance

Manager - Control & Transformation assurance

Our Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) Non-Financial Risk (NFR) Controls Assurance team provides independent assurance over key controls across the business, with a focus on IT-dependent and automated controls. Leveraging expertise in technology, data and AI, our team delivers practical, risk-based insights that strengthen risk management and governance outcomes.

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?

In this role, you will lead end-to-end Control Assurance reviews, overseeing risk and control assessments, testing strategies, evidence evaluation, and the delivery of clear, actionable assurance outcomes. You will partner with business and NFR stakeholders to challenge control effectiveness, communicate key observations, and support assurance reviews relating to material change and transformation initiatives. You will also coach and review the work of team members, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and apply sound judgement to identify when escalation or specialist expertise is required.

What you offer

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline, complemented by a CA qualification and 6+ years of experience in audit, assurance, operational risk, or related functions.

• Strong experience leading control or project assurance reviews, including risk assessment, evidence evaluation, issue identification, and assurance reporting.

• Well-developed analytical and judgement skills, with the ability to assess end-to-end processes, risks, controls, and dependencies and translate them into effective assurance approaches.

• Proven stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and drive practical, sustainable outcomes.

• Strong communication, coaching, and organisational skills, with experience leading assurance delivery, reviewing team members' work, and maintaining quality across competing priorities.

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

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 eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• 26 weeks’ paid maternity leave or 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Company-subsidised childcare services
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Benefits to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including comprehensive medical and life insurance cover, the option to join parental medical insurance plan and virtual medical consultations extended to family members
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• 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 Financial Management, People and Engagement

Financial Management, People and Engagement (FPE) provides a single interface for Macquarie’s businesses across key areas of people, strategy, communications and financial management. Comprising two pillars – Financial Management, and People and Engagement – it is responsible for managing the Group’s financial, tax and treasury activities and strategic priorities, fostering our culture through people and community engagement strategies, and engaging with stakeholders to protect and promote Macquarie’s reputation globally.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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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