Risk Subject Matter Expert

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Description:

Mercer is seeking candidates for the position of Risk Subject Matter Expert.

We are currently seeking a talented individual to join our Mercer Risk Management team as the Risk Subject Matter Expert. This role will be based in either Melbourne or Sydney. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office and is also a Fixed Term Contract position.

In this pivotal role, you will leverage your deep Line 2 risk expertise to support the review and enhancement of policies and frameworks within Mercer Super. You will play a key role in a regulator-mandated risk transformation program, designing and implementing uplifted policies and frameworks while fostering a culture of risk awareness across the organization.

We will count on you to:

• Conduct design and operating effectiveness reviews of existing policies and frameworks, and draft updated frameworks and policies for approval.
• Provide expert input into risk management practices, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Partner with business leaders to advise on governance, risk, compliance obligations, and emerging risks, while supporting risk and control assessments.
• Support initiatives to enhance skills and capabilities related to governance, risk, and compliance across the business.
• Actively contribute to the development of frameworks, tools, and processes to effectively manage and forecast risks.

What you need to have:

• University-level qualifications in business management or a related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in a risk, compliance, or legal role, with a focus on superannuation regulation.
• Proven ability to operate within risk and compliance frameworks, with a strategic and commercial approach to compliance.
• Strong analytical skills to prepare reports on risk profiles, compliance plans, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience in providing information to Boards and Directors.

What makes you stand out:

• In-depth knowledge of risk and compliance management principles and financial services regulatory requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage deliverables amidst changing priorities.
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex matters in a commercially sensible manner.
• Good organizational skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Experience in developing high-level advice on legislative changes relevant to financial services.

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.