Head of Commodities and Global Markets Data Architecture Primary office location: Sydney
Date: 14-Feb-2025
Type: Permanent - Full time, Senior
About the Team Our Data Architecture Team within the Commodities and Global Markets business is dedicated to driving the strategic vision for data architecture. You will be joining a newly formed team focused on design and architecture. Our team aligns data, digital, design, and engineering to better manage delivery prioritization, investment decisions, and business aspirations.
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 with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone contributes ideas and drives outcomes.
What role will you play? As the Head of Commodities and Global Markets Data Architecture, you will lead the design and implementation of our data architecture strategy and frameworks. You'll collaborate with business leaders, ensuring data solutions meet business needs and regulatory requirements. Your role will involve serving as a trusted business advisor for data-related matters, establishing governance frameworks, fostering stakeholder relationships, and promoting data-driven decision-making. Additionally, you will build and develop a high-performing team and foster collaboration, developing a data architecture community of practice.
What you offer - Extensive knowledge of modern data architecture principles, concepts, and practices
- Strong background in data strategy and associated technical and tooling strategies
- Comprehensive experience in enterprise data modeling framework implementation and governance
- Proven experience in driving data architecture governance across a complex and changing business
- Proficiency in data management frameworks (DMBOK, DAMA) is an added advantage
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills, strategic problem-solving ability, thought leadership, and teamwork experience in Investment Banking or a regulated financial services environment.
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 Technology Technology enables every aspect of Macquarie, for our people, our customers, and our communities. We're a global team passionate about accelerating the digital enterprise, connecting people and data, building platforms and applications, and designing tomorrow's technology solutions.
Employee Benefits Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:
- 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, along with 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. We aim 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.
