Senior Manager | Sanctions Policy and Complex Advisory Lead

Job Description

Senior Manager | Sanctions Policy and Complex Advisory Lead Sydney 13-Feb-2025 Permanent - Full time, Mid-senior Compliance & Regulatory, Risk Management Join our Global Sanctions team in our Financial Crime Risk Division and play a key role in managing and maintaining Macquarie’s global sanctions framework while providing day-to-day advisory on complex sanctions escalations from institutional and retail business, operations groups, and financial crime risk colleagues. This includes providing guidance on new and emerging regulatory developments. This role can be based in either Sydney or Singapore. 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? As a Senior Manager, you will take the lead in providing sanctions advice related to clients and transactions across the APAC region, covering all operating and support groups, including providing guidance to stakeholders on the development and implementation of any necessary controls in response to new regulatory developments. You will support the development, maintenance, and oversight of sanctions policies, standards, procedures, and other key documents, including developing and delivering targeted sanctions training and internal and external reporting, as well as contributing to change projects aimed at the development and enhancement of Macquarie’s sanctions control framework. In addition, you will support Macquarie’s engagement with key sanctions regulators in the region. The role may offer future opportunities to be responsible for the members of the global sanctions team located within the APAC region. What you offer Demonstrable experience in a second line sanctions compliance or advisory role in an equivalent financial institution. Strong understanding of global sanctions requirements, with APAC experience being highly regarded. Knowledge of investment banking products and services, as well as knowledge of trade sanctions and export controls. Experience in managing people and teams. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels across multiple divisions and regions. 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 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. Benefits Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. One wellbeing leave day per year and up to five additional days leave based on length of service. Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave as well as benefits to support you as you transition to life as a working parent. Paid volunteer leave and donation matching. Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological, and financial wellbeing. Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr