Senior Manager, Compliance

Senior Manager, Compliance - Mercer Super

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager, Compliance, to join our Risk and Compliance function at Mercer Super. This pivotal role supports the Head of Compliance in navigating the regulatory landscape and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations. The position is based in Sydney and involves overseeing compliance operations and implementing policies across Mercer Super and its related entities.

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:

• Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the obligations library, ensuring it is comprehensive and fit for purpose.
• Lead the breach assessment process for all incidents.
• Develop and execute conflicts of interest plans for senior leaders, ensuring they detail relevant interests and duties and highlight where conflicts exist.
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders and work collaboratively with the Mercer McLennan compliance function.
• Prepare and present compliance updates to senior management and relevant committees.
• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of the compliance function and promote continuous improvement.
• Stay informed about industry trends and support the Head of Compliance in developing strategies to address compliance challenges.

What you need to have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline.
• Extensive experience in a compliance or legal function within the financial services industry, preferably in superannuation, with 3-5 years in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance practices in superannuation and global fund management.
• Proven track record in managing regulatory change and compliance initiatives.

What makes you stand out:

• In-depth knowledge of compliance and risk frameworks, with the ability to assess regulatory impacts and initiate change projects.
• 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.

Why join our team:

• 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

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) 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 marshmclennan.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.