Risk Manager - Mercer Super at Marsh

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Compliance, Stakeholder Engagement, Control Assurance, Policy Review, Risk Profiling, Incident Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Team Collaboration, Continuous Improvement, Regulatory Requirements, Financial Services, Superannuation, Advisory

Industry

Insurance

Description

Company: Mercer Description: We are seeking a dedicated Risk Manager to join our Risk and Compliance team at Mercer Super. This vital role supports the Head of Risk in overseeing risk management activities across the organisation, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organisational objectives. Risk Manager – Mercer Super 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 undertaking will begin making this vision a reality by strengthening the foundations and enhancing 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 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: Review and challenge Mercer Super Business Unit risk profiles and risk-in-change assessments. Oversee control assurance activities and undertake Line 2 controls assurance to ensure effective risk mitigation. Support the implementation of the Risk Management Framework, assisting business units in executing their risk management duties, including risk profiling and incident management. Support policy review and ownership, ensuring policies are current and aligned with regulatory and organisational standards. Coordinate Line 2 risk reporting to the Board and Management Committees, enhancing the standard of reporting and ensuring timely and accurate information flow. Engage with key stakeholders across Mercer Super to facilitate effective communication and collaboration on risk management and compliance matters. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, supporting the integration of risk management practices throughout Mercer Super. What you need to have: Tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline. 2–3+ years of experience in risk advisory, preferably within the superannuation sector or institutional investment organisations, with a solid track record in risk management. Good understanding of risk management principles and their application within a financial services context, particularly in superannuation. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities. What makes you stand out: Knowledge of risk assessments, control implementation, and assurance activities, enabling effective oversight and assurance of risk management. Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear reports and engage effectively with stakeholders. Strong critical thinking abilities and attention to detail, with the capacity to support change initiatives while collaborating with various stakeholders. 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 organisation. Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global network. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and enhance Mercer Super’s risk management practices, 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. Click here to return to the MMC Careers Site Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world's leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company's 76,000 colleagues advise clients in over 130 countries. With annualized revenue approaching $17 billion, Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh advises individual and commercial clients of all sizes on insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations meet the health, wealth and career needs of a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit mmc.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @mmc_global or subscribe to BRINK.

Responsibilities

The Risk Manager will oversee risk management activities across Mercer Super, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational objectives. This role includes reviewing risk profiles, supporting the implementation of the Risk Management Framework, and coordinating risk reporting to the Board and Management Committees.