At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead investment governance activities and shape strategic frameworks for Macquarie Wrap.
- Company: Join a global financial services leader with 57 years of profitability.
- Benefits: Enjoy wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, and flexible working arrangements.
- Other info: Inclusive environment with excellent learning and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in investment governance while shaping your career.
- Qualifications: Expertise in wealth management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.
Our Investment Governance team supports Macquarie Wrap, a leading investment platform within Wealth Management. We oversee investment governance across approximately $160 billion in funds under administration, helping ensure strong oversight, informed decision-making, and alignment with regulatory requirements.
In this role you will provide strategic leadership across investment governance activities for Macquarie Wrap, helping shape and enhance the frameworks, policies, and processes that support the platform. You will lead complex investment reviews, oversee manager due diligence and investment research, and provide clear recommendations to senior decision-makers. You will work closely with executive stakeholders, governance forums, and the MIML Board, delivering insights on investment risks, opportunities, and governance outcomes. You will also lead strategic change initiatives that strengthen governance practices, improve efficiency, and support the continued evolution of the platform.
What You Offer
- Deep expertise in wealth management, investment platforms, superannuation, fiduciary governance, and Australian regulatory requirements.
- Strong experience in investment governance, investment research, manager due diligence, asset consulting, or multi-asset portfolio oversight.
- Proven ability to evaluate investment managers, products, and strategies across a range of asset classes and provide balanced, evidence-based recommendations.
- Demonstrated capability to engage, influence, and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders, including executive committees, boards, and governance forums.
- Tertiary qualification in finance, economics, commerce, actuarial studies, or law, with postgraduate qualifications such as CFA, CA, or CIMA highly regarded.
What We Offer
- 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 Banking and Financial Services
Banking and Financial Services is our technology-driven retail bank. You will be part of a team that supports clients to achieve their full potential - whether that’s buying a home, growing a business or investing to manage wealth.
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.
Associate Director - Investment Governance in Sydney employer: Macquarie Group
Macquarie Group is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where employees are empowered to drive meaningful change through data-driven insights. With a strong focus on professional development, the Global Reward Advisory team offers ample opportunities for growth and learning, all while being part of a dynamic global network that values diverse perspectives and encourages impactful contributions.
