At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive AI and digital transformation to maximise fund returns across portfolio companies.
- Company: Join Macquarie Asset Management, a global leader in alternative asset management.
- Benefits: Enjoy wellbeing leave, flexible working, and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to fostering talent from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while shaping your career.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in AI & Transformation within Asset Management or Private Equity.
At Macquarie Asset Management, we provide a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you will work alongside high-caliber professionals focused on delivering measurable value across a diverse portfolio of assets. You will have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, and develop your career within a globally recognized leader in alternative asset management.
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.
Sitting side by side with asset teams, the Transformation & Operations mandate is to drive value creation across Macquarie Asset Management's portfolio companies to maximise fund returns. This function within Transformation & Operations focuses on AI, automation and other digital enabled value creation levers. To do so, you will work closely with management to identify, design, and execute digital and AI initiatives that increase the profitability and overall value of Macquarie Asset Management's portfolio companies; while supporting our asset teams in associated decision-making throughout the life cycle of the assets.
This role will act as the primary Transformation & Operations digital and AI partner for Australian portfolio companies, diagnosing where technology creates the most value, designing the right interventions, and owning execution end-to-end including building solutions directly where required. You will also work closely with specialist Portfolio Performance Group colleagues, ensuring the right expertise (Organization & Leadership, Safety/WHS, Cyber and IT) is engaged at the right moment to maximize outcomes.
What You Offer
- 8+ years experience in a relevant/equivalent AI & Transformation role, within the Asset Management or Private Equity industry
- Ability to build scalable AI capabilities and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor across technical and commercial teams
- Experience supporting investment decisions through due diligence, identifying value creation opportunities and operational risks related to digital and AI
- Proven capability to lead end-to-end implementation, including process redesign, solution build, integration, vendor management, and driving adoption
- Experience translating business problems into practical AI and digital solutions, setting up delivery frameworks, and focusing on outcomes over technical complexity
- Strong ability to assess business models, operations, and strategy to identify and prioritise high-value digital and AI opportunities with clear business cases.
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.
Benefits
- 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
Macquarie Asset Management is a leading global asset manager, trusted by institutions, individuals and communities to responsibly manage $A720 billion in assets. MAM provides clients with a diverse range of investment solutions that seek to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns.
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.
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.
Vice President - Digital & AI Transformation 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.
