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Senior Manager | Sanctions Programme Screening Oversight Lead

Macquarie Group

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Posted on Apr 21, 2025

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Join our Global Financial Crime team based in Sydney and support the Group Head of Sanctions to drive the firm’s sanctions screening strategy in coordination with key business, technology and operations stakeholders.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

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As a Senior Manager, you will act as the Line 2 Financial Crime Risk Lead on sanctions screening controls (name and payment screening), developing and maintaining sanctions screening related policies, standards and guidance. You will ensure appropriate oversight over the operation of the firm’s screening systems, related data and end-to-end processes and control environment to ensure these are operating effectively and that the firm is meeting its regulatory and policy requirements.

You will contribute to change projects aimed at the development and enhancement of Macquarie’s sanctions control framework, to ensure it is commensurate with regulatory expectations and industry best practice for a global financial institution. In addition, you will have the opportunity to support the global sanctions team in maintaining and evolving Macquarie’s sanctions related controls, delivering training, and engaging with stakeholders across all regions and business lines to provide advice on complex sanctions matters.

What you offer

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Demonstrable experience in a second line sanctions compliance role in an equivalent financial institution.
Strong understanding of global sanctions requirements.
Detailed knowledge of end-to-end name and payment screening systems, processes, risks and controls.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels across multiple divisions and regions.
Exposure to change projects relating to sanctions screening will be highly regarded.

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.

About the Risk Management Group

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Our Risk Management Group works as an independent, and centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. We are a global team that aims to manage the risks of today and anticipate the risks of tomorrow. Our divisions include compliance, credit, financial crime risk, internal audit, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and welcome all identities, including race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, gender (including gender identity or expression), age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, parental, caregiving or family status, family and domestic violence status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disability, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.

Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and through working arrangements. If you require additional assistance, please let us know in the application process.

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