Senior Manager

Senior Manager, Compliance - Mercer Super

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Manager, Compliance, to join our Line 2 Risk and Compliance function at Mercer Super. This pivotal role supports the Head of Compliance in navigating the regulatory landscape and guides 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.

Together with other members of the Compliance team, we will count on you to:

• Oversee the Incident Management Process, complete 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.
• Support the Regulatory Change process, from identification through to implementation.
• Complete 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.
• Complete targeted Compliance Assurance reviews to assess the effectiveness of the compliance framework.
• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of internal and external reporting.
• 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.
• Stay informed about industry trends and support the Head of Compliance in developing strategies to address compliance challenges.

What you need to have:

• 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 a regulated superannuation fund.
• Tertiary qualifications in a law or business-related discipline (preferred).

What makes you stand out:

• In-depth knowledge of compliance and risk frameworks, with the ability to assess regulatory impacts and initiate change projects.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing an incident management process and performing breach assessments, including managing reportable breaches and drafting regulatory communications – preferably in a superannuation context.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining an obligations library and supporting obligation owners 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.

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!