Macquarie Group · 6 hours ago
Regional People and Culture Lead, Macquarie Asset Management
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $325K/yrMacquarie Group Limited is a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. The Regional People and Culture Lead will serve as a strategic partner to the Real Assets team leadership, overseeing senior-level hiring and managing HR-related risks while ensuring alignment with business priorities across the Americas region.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Shape the people strategy for a world-class Real Assets platform that builds and transforms essential infrastructure, renewable and natural assets
Serve as the People and Culture Director for Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) Americas and act as a strategic partner to our regional Real Assets team leadership
Develop a deep understanding of commercial priorities and ensure people strategies directly support the business agenda
Oversee senior-level hiring and provide leadership across the full talent lifecycle, including the annual promotion process
Deliver trusted, commercially informed counsel that shapes strategic decisions for approximately 160 employees across Real Assets
Ensure strong governance, operational discipline, and consistent execution of global people strategies across multiple divisions and jurisdictions
Lead a small team of People and Culture professionals and together, oversee employment law compliance, manage HR-related risks, and partner with divisional HR teams to advance firm-wide initiatives in employee engagement, inclusion, and workforce wellness
Qualification
Required
Progressive HR leadership experience and a strong track record as a strategic advisor to senior executives
Experience from private equity, alternative asset management, corporate finance, or similar high-performance, commercially driven financial services environments
Deep expertise in alternative asset management talent markets, including senior hiring, performance management, complex compensation structures such as carry, co-invest, and incentive programs
Understanding of the factors that drive retention of investment professionals in private markets
International mindset, recognizing how cross regional dynamics and cultural nuances shape workforce decisions
Executive presence to influence senior stakeholders, build credibility quickly, and drive alignment across complex environments
Sharp commercial judgement with strong analytical capability and a data-driven approach
Effectiveness in matrixed organizations, balancing enterprise governance with strategic business partnership
Experience leading lean HR teams while remaining hands-on with critical processes
Advanced HR expertise with a strong understanding of US employment law and multi-jurisdictional HR compliance
Experience managing HR operations across the Americas
Commitment to culture and collaboration with a track record of advancing employee engagement, inclusion, and cross-cultural collaboration
Strong problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to complex, ambiguous challenges
Benefits
1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave
20 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
2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing such as medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account and dependent day care savings account; life insurance, disability, and other insurance plans; 401(k) and short/long term disability
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
Recognition and service awards
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
Reimbursement for work from home equipment
Company
Macquarie Group
Macquarie Group is a provider of banking, financial, advisory, investment, and funds management services.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.14BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2023-09-12Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2021-11-08Grant· $1.11M
2018-06-15Post Ipo Equity· $664.15M
Leadership Team
Shemara Wikramanayake
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
Frank Kwok
Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Group Treasurer at Macquarie Group
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