Data Architect | Senior Manager

Macquarie Group
Macquarie Group

IT

Posted on Jul 2, 2026
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Within our Corporate Operations Group, we provide critical business services and technology capabilities that underpin enterprise-wide operations. The Architecture function enables the division to maximise the value of its data by establishing robust, scalable, and governed data foundations that support all of Macquarie’s business and technology operations. We focus on driving high-quality, trusted data to improve operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and strategic decision-making.
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?

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You will drive the data architecture strategy for the division, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards while supporting operational efficiency, regulatory compliance and effective risk management. You will represent the Group Data Architect in governance forums, ensuring adherence to data policies, standards and controls, while playing a key role in embedding data governance practices such as ownership, stewardship and control frameworks. Partnering closely with broader architecture and data teams, you will design scalable, cloud-based data solutions that meet business and regulatory requirements, including developing and maintaining data models for critical domains. You will lead improvements in data quality, lineage and metadata management, support regulatory and audit requirements through strong governance and traceability, and provide architectural leadership to delivery teams to drive consistent design patterns and reusable assets. You will also simplify complex data concepts for senior stakeholders to support informed decision-making and influence strategic initiatives across the group and the wider organisation.

What you offer

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  • Strong experience in data architecture within large operational or corporate services environments.
  • Demonstrated experience in Data Architecture Governance and implementing Data Governance in regulated environments.
  • Hands-on expertise in data modelling using ERWIN Data Modeler (conceptual, logical, and physical modelling).
  • Experience in designing AI solutions, an understanding of its risks and benefits, and an understanding of how AI is embedded in modern products and solutions.
  • Deep understanding of Data Management principles including data quality, lineage, metadata, and controls.
  • Strong knowledge of AWS cloud data services (Redshift, S3, Glue, EMR, Kinesis) and modern data engineering tooling. Experience in other suites such as Google (GCP) is an added benefit.
  • Experience designing data solutions for regulatory reporting, auditability, and risk management.
  • Awareness of modern data paradigms such as Data Mesh and Data Fabric in enterprise environments.
  • Understanding of AI/ML and analytics use cases driven by well-governed operational data.
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

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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 employment type, include:
  • 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

About Corporate Operations Group

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

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

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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. To learn more, contact our team by clicking here.
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.
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