Senior Manager, Corporate Affairs

About the role

Macquarie Group's Corporate Affairs team protects and enhances the Group's reputation and supports business growth. This Senior Manager role reports to the head of the Australia and New Zealand region and focuses on strategic media engagement to raise the profile of Macquarie's businesses and expertise, while giving communications advice. It is based in Sydney and covers primarily the Australian market, with close collaboration with Corporate Affairs colleagues in Macquarie's international markets.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and deliver opportunities to highlight Macquarie's activities and expertise and build understanding of the organisation through strategic media engagement
• Work with journalists and external parties, and with stakeholders across Macquarie, advising on media engagement and external communications
• Support the review of materials intended for the public domain

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience
• Some financial services experience or financial literacy/qualifications preferred
• Approximately 10 years' experience in corporate communications, ideally within an agency or corporate setting
• Track record of collaborating in teams and building strong internal and external relationships

Required skills

• Strong understanding of the current media landscape, sound news judgement and established relationships with business journalists
• Experience preparing clear, accurate and audience-appropriate media materials under deadline
• Ability to give practical, considered advice to senior stakeholders and manage technical matters across businesses, functions and regions
• Interest in and practical use of communications-related data analytics and AI
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and respond to changing circumstances

What we offer

• Wellbeing leave day per year, up to 5 additional service bonus leave days, and up to 20 weeks' paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer leave and donation matching, and up to 12 months' gender affirmation leave
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits, including skin and health checks and flu vaccinations
• Salary packaging options and learning and development opportunities, including professional membership reimbursement
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role, and reimbursement for work from home equipment