Compliance Manager

Compliance Manager - Mercer Super

We are seeking a skilled Compliance Manager to join our Line 2 Risk and Compliance function at Mercer Super. This essential role will support the Head of Compliance and Senior Compliance Managers to navigate the regulatory landscape and guide Mercer Super to deliver positive, compliant and risk aware outcomes for its 900,000+ members.

The position can be based in Melbourne or Sydney and is a hybrid role requiring 3 days in office per week.

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.

• Perform breach assessments and work with the Line 1 Risk & Controls team to track and advise on the investigation and remediation of compliance incidents.
• Support the maintenance of the Mercer Super Obligations Library and Business Unit Compliance Plans.
• Develop and maintain reports and tools for effectively tracking compliance related activities, including the Compliance Calendar.
• Perform due diligence reviews of externally facing regulated documents.
• Provide specialised compliance advice, guidance, review and challenge to the Line 1 Risk & Controls team and Business Unit stakeholders.
• Participate in targeted Compliance Assurance reviews to assess the effectiveness of the compliance framework.
• Support the preparation and presentation of internal and external reporting.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and work collaboratively with the Mercer McLennan compliance function.
• Stay informed about industry trends and support the Head of Compliance in developing strategies to address compliance challenges.

• Relevant experience in a compliance or legal function within the financial services industry, preferably in superannuation, with 2-4 years in a similar role.
• Familiarity with compliance and risk frameworks, with the ability to apply them in day-to-day operations.
• Tertiary qualifications in a law or business-related discipline (preferred).

• Demonstrated experience performing breach assessments and advising on incident investigation and remediation activities – preferably in a superannuation context.
• Demonstrated experience supporting an obligations management process, including providing advice and guidance to obligation owners on how to manage and assess the effectiveness of their compliance arrangements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey compliance requirements and foster relationships across the organization.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, promoting a proactive approach to compliance.

• Be part of a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can make a meaningful impact on compliance 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 lead compliance initiatives at Mercer Super, we want to hear from you