Manager / Senior Manager - Technology Operational Risk Management | Commodities and Global Markets Technology Aligned

Macquarie Group
Macquarie Group

IT

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Posted on Nov 3, 2026
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Our Technology Business Operational Risk Management team partners directly with our Commodities and Global Markets Business and Technology teams to enable strong business outcomes through effective management of technology and cyber risk.

Our team work across technology platforms, engineering stakeholders, cybersecurity, cloud, infrastructure, data and strategic transformation, the team provides independent risk expertise, constructive challenge and practical advice. Our focus is not only on identifying risk, but on working with Business and Technology to understand the risk inherent in proposed solutions and embed appropriate controls by design, supporting technology outcomes that are secure, resilient and sustainable.
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?

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As a Technology Business Operational Risk Manager / Senior Manager aligned to Commodities and Global Markets, you will act as a trusted risk partner to senior Business and Technology stakeholders, providing pragmatic risk advice and constructive challenge across technology platforms, strategic change and business-led transformation.
You will work directly with technology leaders, engineers, architects, cyber security specialists and business stakeholders to identify and assess technology and cyber risks, understand how those risks arise within the design and operation of technology solutions, and determine whether controls are appropriate and effective.
A key part of the role will be to promote risk and control by design. Rather than risk management being applied only as a review or assurance activity, you will engage early with initiatives and technology teams to help translate risk and control requirements into practical, sustainable solutions that support the intended business outcome.

What you offer

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  • 8+ years’ relevant experience in technology risk management, cyber security risk, technology audit, technology operations, engineering, security or a related discipline, ideally within financial services or another highly regulated environment.
  • Strong knowledge and experience in performing technology or cyber security risk assessments and applying relevant risk frameworks, standards and control requirements. Including, assessing the practical implementation of technology and cyber controls, understanding not only whether a documented requirement has been met, but whether the control is appropriately designed and implemented to manage the underlying risk.
  • A pragmatic and solutions-oriented approach, with demonstrated experience partnering directly with Business, Engineering and Technology teams to embed risk management into solution design and delivery.
  • Ability to provide constructive challenge while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships and enabling timely business and technology outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills, including the ability to translate complex technical risks into clear business impacts, options and decisions for senior stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, curiosity and the confidence to challenge established approaches where a better risk outcome can be achieved.
  • Relevant qualifications in technology, cyber security, engineering, information systems, risk management or a related discipline. Industry certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CISM, CCSP or equivalent would be viewed favourably.
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, 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 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 Corporate Operations Group

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In our Corporate Operations Group, you will work at the heart of Macquarie to deliver for our people, businesses, and their customers. We’re a global, collaborative team with deep expertise in technology, data, digital, market services, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security.

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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