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Macquarie Group · 16 hours ago

Regional People and Culture Lead, Macquarie Asset Management

NYC Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$240K/yr - $325K/yr

Macquarie Group is a global financial services group operating in 31 markets, and they are seeking a Regional People and Culture Lead for their Asset Management division in the Americas. In this role, you will shape the people strategy for the Real Assets platform, act as a strategic partner to regional leadership, and oversee senior-level hiring and talent management across multiple jurisdictions.

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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 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

HR leadership experienceStrategic advisorAlternative asset managementUS employment lawMulti-jurisdictional HR complianceExecutive presenceCommercial judgementMatrixed organizationsEmployee engagementCross-cultural collaboration

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