Senior Manager, Frameworks And Policy Management

Senior Manager, Frameworks and Policy Management - Mercer Super

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager, Frameworks and Policy Management, to join our Risk and Compliance function at Mercer Super. This key role is responsible for the development, maintenance, and oversight of policy and process registries across Mercer Super Australia Limited, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and promoting a strong risk culture.

At Mercer Super, we're embarking on a significant uplift and transformation of our risk management framework. The Mercer Super Board has an ambitious vision for the fund, and the program we are embarking on will begin making this vision a reality by strengthening the foundations and uplifting capacity and capability. We are building a future that's resilient, safe, and ready – for our members, our colleagues, our business partners, and each other.

We don't settle for good enough — we ask what better looks like, every day. If you're driven by purpose and ready to make an impact, this is your moment. You'll join a team that sets high standards, is humble, believes in its people, and is building while doing BAU work concurrently. We're looking for individuals who care about doing what's right, and who want to help shape the next chapter of risk and compliance with us.

We will count on you to :

1. Develop, implement, and maintain risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures based on regulatory requirements and industry standards, ensuring they are tailored to Mercer Super's unique operating environment.
2. Regularly review and update existing policies to reflect changes in legislation and emerging risks, ensuring all policies remain current and effectively communicated.
3. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather input during policy development, facilitating workshops to ensure policies are clear and comprehensible for all levels of the organization.
4. Maintain the Mercer Super Policy Register and manage the Policy Exemptions Register, ensuring all documentation is up to date and aligned with best practices.
5. Lead initiatives to enhance the reputation of the Mercer Super Line 2 risk and compliance function as a center of excellence, fostering a proactive risk culture.

What you need to have :

• Tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline.
• 3-5+ years of experience in risk policy development, preferably within the superannuation industry, with a proven track record in developing risk-related policy documents.
• In-depth understanding of risk management frameworks, procedures, and policies, with the ability to design comprehensive frameworks that comply with regulatory requirements.

What makes you stand out :

• Strong collaborative skills, including experience hosting workshops to gather stakeholder input during policy development.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex risk policies in an understandable manner to stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with various stakeholders to facilitate effective policy development and implementation.

Why join our team :

• Be part of a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on risk management practices within Mercer Super.
• Collaborate with industry-leading professionals and contribute to the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global network.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and enhance Mercer Super's frameworks and policies, we want to hear from you

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