Utilise your Data Science expertise and join an expanding data science team, working across our Global Surveillance Program. As part of this initiative, you will develop, enhance and optimize surveillance models and analytics across Macquarie’s business groups.
As a Senior Manager in our Sydney office, you will work in the Data and Models team with other Surveillance colleagues to develop a comprehensive Global Surveillance Program across the group. This includes coupling communications, trades and other data points with data science tools and techniques to identify patterns and behaviours while liaising with the business, Compliance, Human Resources, and Legal to resolve potential regulatory and reputational risks.
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver innovative solutions by managing a small team of expert data scientists and using your own knowledge of machine learning and behavioural analytics, to incorporate the latest developments in surveillance regulation, technology and industry best practice into our various surveillance projects and initiatives. Attention to detail, proficiency in data science techniques and environments, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to meet deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and quality, are essential to be successful in this role.
This role requires a bachelor’s degree, and relevant experience in data science, mathematics and/or programming. You should be familiar with trading in financial markets and investment funds, their operation and the potential for mishandling or manipulation. A solid grasp of software/model development lifecycle and deployment is also preferred.
About the Risk Management Group
The Risk Management Group (RMG) is an independent, centralised unit responsible for ensuring all risk across Macquarie are appropriately assessed and managed. Its divisions include Behavioural Risk, Compliance, Credit, Financial Crime Risk, Internal Audit, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Regulatory Affairs and Aggregate Risk, and RMG Enterprise Support.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and in combination with our inclusive environment, it enables us to deliver innovative and sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. From day one, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If our purpose of ‘empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future’ is as inspiring to you as it is to us, please apply. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways.
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