We are seeking a talented individual to join our Risk and Compliance team at Mercer Super. This role will be based in Australia. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

Head of Compliance – 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 embarking on will begin making this vision a reality by strengthening the foundations and uplifting 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 doing BAU work concurrently. We’re looking for individuals who care about doing what’s right, are passionate about prioritising the interests of members, and who want to help shape the next chapter of risk and compliance with us.

Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer for Mercer Super, the Head of Compliance, Mercer Super is a key leadership role responsible for navigating the complexities of regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Among other things this position involves overseeing the breach assessment process, ensuring the obligations library is fit for purpose, and acting as the Conflicts Officer for Mercer Super.

This is a critical leadership role in the Line 2 Mercer Super risk team. Experience in the superannuation sector is a must. We would prefer previous leadership experience but are open to application from exceptional individuals looking for their first leadership opportunity. Most important is your strong risk and compliance knowledge, resilience, ability to manage change, and preparedness to engage in challenging conversations in a way that is constructive and prioritises the interests of members.

We will count on you to:

Lead, mentor, and develop the Compliance team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.Set standards in both your conduct and work that role model our expectations for what compliance management looks like at a best in class fund.Provide expert compliance advisory services and support to Line 1 business units, ensuring effective management of compliance and regulatory risks.Oversight the obligations register in the GRC system, ensuring it is comprehensive and fit for purpose.Lead the review of incidents and breach assessments, working closely with MMC colleagues to raise incidents that are of concern.Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders, preparing and presenting compliance plans and updates to senior management and relevant committees.

What you need to have:

Tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline.Extensive experience in a compliance or legal function within the financial services industry, preferably in superannuation.2-3 years of experience in a similar compliance role with a proven track record in managing compliance initiatives.Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey compliance requirements.

What makes you stand out:

Experience leading a team of compliance professionals.In-depth knowledge of compliance and risk frameworks, including the upkeep of obligations registers.Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to influence and maintain high-quality relationships with stakeholders at all levels.Ability to work in a fluid environment and embrace change.

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 an 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.

Mercer, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is a global leader in helping clients realize their investment objectives, shape the future of work and enhance health and retirement outcomes for their people. Marsh McLennan 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 mercer.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.