Employee Compliance Associate

Join our global Compliance team in an assurance role focused on operational efficiency and effectiveness. You will be an integral part of the Compliance team, with a strong focus on enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

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?

You will be involved in conducting reviews across various compliance processes using risk-based sampling methodologies to ensure accuracy and adherence to established standards, playing a critical role in reviewing and improving team processes, driving greater efficiency,

and promoting consistency across compliance operations. You will also be responsible for tracking, monitoring and validating remediation actions, ensuring that identified issues are resolved in a timely and appropriate manner.

Additionally, you will design, document and implement quality control testing procedures for both new and existing operations and compliance activities, as well as identify trends, recurring issues and potential areas for improvement, while recommending practical enhancements to

processes, controls and governance frameworks. You will prepare clear, accurate and timely documentation and reports outlining review findings, outcomes and corrective actions to support compliance oversight and management. You will also support the development and delivery of training initiatives to strengthen compliance awareness across the organisation, and

provide operational support in areas such as monitoring employee trade accounts, identifying and investigating unusual activities, policy exceptions and potential breaches, and ensuring timely resolution in line with internal compliance policies. Furthermore, you will offer advisory

support by responding to staff inquiries related to personal compliance via email and phone, providing accurate and timely guidance. You will also assist in fulfilling licensing and regulatory requirements, including reporting obligations, as well as maintaining comprehensive oversight

and monitoring processes. Finally, you will be expected to undertake additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned to support the broader priorities of the team and the business.

What you offer

• Strong analytical skills with keen attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to multi-task, be self-directed, prioritise, and meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of operational accuracy and quality.
• A proactive and curious mindset, with a positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
• Keen interest in risk and compliance, financial services operations, investment products, and regulatory frameworks.

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
• 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
• 5 days carers leave of immediate family members on top of annual leave
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Voluntary parental medical insurance plan for married employees
• Wellbeing benefits, sessions and events to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing, including a comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• 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 the Risk Management Group

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, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central.

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.