Data and AI Strategy and Operations, Director

Play a key role in shaping the regional Data and AI agenda across EMEA and the Americas. In this influential position, you help drive trusted data foundations, support responsible AI adoption and ensure our data and AI strategy translates into clear, practical outcomes for business stakeholders.

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 31 markets and with 56 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 Data and AI Strategy and Operations Director within the regional Data and AI Office, you oversee the operational rhythm, portfolio management, and delivery effectiveness of the region’s Data and AI initiatives. The role involves establishing governance structures, preparing materials for senior forums, and providing clear insights and recommendations that guide decision‑making across the region.

You proactively identify and manage delivery, resourcing, and risk issues to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and available capacity. In addition, you develop structured reporting for regional leadership, contribute to cross‑regional coordination, and help drive change initiatives that strengthen data governance and AI enablement.

A key part of the role is championing responsible AI adoption through education and capability uplift. You also lead the graduate recruitment cycle across the Northern Hemisphere and provide day‑to‑day support and development for early‑career team members, while contributing more broadly to hiring activities across the regional Data and AI team.

What You Offer

• Strong experience across data governance, data management with the ability to translate technical topics into clear, business relevant insights. AI experience is beneficial but not required.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing high quality materials for senior management and governance forums

Proven ability to navigate complex, matrixed environments and influence stakeholders at senior levels

Ability to demonstrate senior level judgement and decision-making capability, acting on behalf of the Regional Chief Data & AI Officer where appropriate to progress initiatives, resolve issues, and respond to time critical matters

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to quickly understand new concepts and operate independently

A collaborative, self starting approach with experience driving operational excellence and supporting people development

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

Benefits

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 and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 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
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, 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

Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services

Recognition and service awards

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role

Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Corporate Operations Group

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 operations, corporate real estate, business resilience, procurement and global security.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, 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 as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.