Senior Manager, Regulatory Compliance - Mercer Super

Marsh Agency; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Super is seeking a Line 2 Risk and Compliance professional to lead and support the Compliance Manager in Regulatory Compliance. The role focuses on strengthening the compliance framework, managing obligations, and providing practical advice across the business.

You will engage with the Line 1 Risk & Controls team, oversee key processes, and build strong relationships with stakeholders to support a resilient, compliant organisation in Australia.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Governance, risk and compliance

Regulatory obligations assessment

Stakeholder communication

Education

Law or business degree

Job description

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.