Compliance Assessment Lead

Mercer is seeking a talented individual to join the Transformation and Change team. This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne and is hybrid, with a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Compliance Assessment Lead – 12-month contract

The successful candidate will be a domain expert in Compliance Obligations management with a strong background in content (data) development and facilitation. You will uplift and implement compliance content, ensuring the organization has the knowledge, skills and processes to understand regulatory requirements linked to compliance and risk management practices. Mercer Australia has a Superannuation and Wealth bias, and deep domain knowledge in this area is strongly preferred. All Mercer compliance content (obligations, processes, controls) should be enabled and integrated into the Mercer Australia Group Risk & Compliance (GRC) system; strong skills in utilizing GRCs are preferred.

What you will do:

• Content (data) Development: Collaborate with stakeholders across Mercer to facilitate the development and/or enhancement of compliance data (risks, obligations, policies, controls, issues, indicators) to aid effective compliance management by entities.
• Peer review: Oversee content creation or enhancement to ensure consistency, standardisation and relevance.
• Knowledge Sharing/Coaching: Provide support and coaching to Line 1 risk & compliance colleagues in the facilitation of content development processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Provide periodic updates directly to business leadership and colleagues across all 3 lines of accountability on progress and outcomes delivered.
• Progress reporting: Provide status reports on progress of content development to project governance committees.

What you need to have:

• Proven industry experience in compliance management, with a strong understanding of relevant regulations and industry standards in the Superannuation and/or broader Wealth Industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk and compliance management facilitation (line 1 or line 2), with a track record of designing and delivering effective compliance content (traceability of compliance obligations through process and control identification and documentation).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence and motivate diverse audiences including C-suite executives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex information and provide actionable insights.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., Certified Risk Manager, Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional, legal) are desirable.
• An ability to operate at a strategic, tactical and operational levels.
• A proactive and adaptable approach to work, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

What makes you stand out:

• Experience working within the Superannuation industry

Why join our team:

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications by Monday 6th October.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit mercer.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X. Marsh McLennan is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age, background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Marsh McLennan is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh McLennan colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.