We are seeking a talented individual to join our Line 2 Risk and Compliance team at Mercer Super. This role will be based in Melbourne or Sydney. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
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 this program will strengthen our foundations while enhancing our capacity and capability. We are building a future that is resilient, safe and ready for our members, our colleagues, our business partners and each other.
We do not settle for good enough — we ask what better looks like every day. If you have a purpose-led approach and are ready to make an impact, this is your moment.
You’ll join a team that sets high standards, values humility and believes in its people, while balancing business-as-usual work alongside change. We are looking for individuals who care about doing what is right and want to help shape the next chapter of risk and compliance with us.
This role will support the Head of Compliance and play a key part in strengthening compliance capability, responding to regulatory change and supporting practical, high-quality advice across the business.
We will count on you to:
Lead and support the Compliance Manager, Regulatory Compliance
Maintain the Compliance Management Framework and related compliance policies
Provide compliance advice, review and challenge to the Line 1 Risk & Controls team and business stakeholders
Oversee key compliance processes including conflicts management, obligations management and regulatory change
Complete due diligence reviews of externally facing regulated documents and contribute to internal and external reporting
Build effective relationships with stakeholders and work collaboratively across Mercer Super and the Marsh Pacific compliance function
What you need to have:
Experience in governance, risk and compliance practices within superannuation
Ability to assess regulatory obligations and provide practical advice to stakeholders
Written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders across the organisation
What makes you stand out:
Familiarity with regulatory obligations relevant to a superannuation fund
Experience maintaining an obligations library and supporting obligation owners to manage and assess their compliance arrangements
Tertiary qualifications in law or a business-related discipline
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
Applications can be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal & bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.
Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit corporate.marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.Marsh 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. Applications will only be considered from candidates who have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal & Bankruptcy check prior to commencing of employment.Marsh 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 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.