Senior Manager, Risk - Mercer Super

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Manager, Risk to join our Risk and Compliance team at Mercer Super. This pivotal role supports the Head of Risk in the strategic management of risk and control frameworks across the organization, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives.

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 initiating will begin making this vision a reality by strengthening the foundations and enhancing our 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 managing business-as-usual 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:

Provide strategic risk advisory services across Mercer Super, identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact organizational objectives and compliance.Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance risk management practices and promote a culture of risk awareness throughout the organization.Review and challenge Mercer Super Business Unit risk profiles, ensuring effective risk mitigation and control assurance activities.Support the implementation of the Risk Management Framework, assisting business units in executing their risk management duties, including risk profiling and incident management.Contribute to risk reporting for the Audit and Risk Committee, enhancing the standard of reporting and providing insights into trends and interconnected risk data.Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the Mercer Super Line 2 function, integrating risk management practices throughout the organization.

What you need to have:

Tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline.Experience in risk advisory, preferably within the superannuation industry or institutional investment organizations.2 – 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record in risk management and advisory functions.Strong understanding of risk management principles and their application within a financial services context, particularly in superannuation.In-depth knowledge of risk assessments and control implementation, enabling effective oversight and assurance for risk management within Business Units.

What makes you stand out:

Excellent written communication skills, particularly in creating reports and providing actionable insights to stakeholders.Strong critical thinking abilities and a proven capacity to influence and develop high-quality interpersonal relationships with stakeholders at all levels.The ability to lead and manage change initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders to provide progress updates and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

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.

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.