Senior Manager, Risk - Mercer Super

Marsh McLennan; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer Super is seeking a Senior Manager, Risk to join our Risk and Compliance team in Sydney or Melbourne. This hybrid role requires three days in the office and provides senior support to the Head of Risk across risk management priorities.

You will lead coordination for risk advisory, review risk profiles and control environments, support the Risk Management Framework, and contribute to Risk Committee reporting while promoting risk awareness across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in risk advisory within superannuation.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk management principles, control design and assurance activities.
• Experience preparing clear risk insights and working with stakeholders across a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior support to the Head of Risk across risk management priorities and governance activities.
• Act as a key point of coordination for risk advisory services across Mercer Super, identifying, assessing and responding to risks that may affect organisational objectives.
• Review and challenge risk profiles, control environments and assurance activities to support effective risk oversight.
• Support implementation of the Risk Management Framework, including risk profiling, incident management and business unit guidance.
• Contribute to Risk Committee reporting, including trend analysis and insights on interconnected risk data.
• Help foster continuous improvement across the Line 2 function and promote risk awareness throughout the organisation.

Skills

Risk advisory

Stakeholder management

Risk governance

Incident management

Board reporting

Education

Business degree

Job description

Company:

Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Risk to join our Risk and Compliance team at Mercer Super in either Melbourne or Sydney. This is a hybrid role with a requirement to work at least three days a week in the office. This role provides senior support to the Head of Risk and plays a key part in the leadership, coordination and day-to-day oversight of risk management activities across the organisation.

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.

We will count on you to:

• Provide senior support to the Head of Risk across risk management priorities and governance activities
• Act as a key point of coordination for risk advisory services across Mercer Super, identifying, assessing and responding to risks that may affect organisational objectives
• Review and challenge risk profiles, control environments and assurance activities to support effective risk oversight
• Support implementation of the Risk Management Framework, including risk profiling, incident management and business unit guidance
• Contribute to Risk Committee reporting, including trend analysis and insights on interconnected risk data
• Help foster continuous improvement across the Line 2 function and promote risk awareness throughout the organisation

What you need to have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline or equivalent practical experience
• Experience in risk advisory within superannuation
• Demonstrated understanding of risk management principles, control design and assurance activities
• Experience preparing clear risk insights and working with stakeholders across a regulated environment

What makes you stand out:

• Experience supporting a Risk Committee or contributing to board-level reporting
• Capability in leading change initiatives and working across diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience in superannuation risk management and framework uplift activity

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

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.

Marsh 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. Applications will only 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 commencing of employment.