The Senior Line 1 Risk Manager represents Administration Operations in assessing the operational risk impacts of changes, evaluating the risks delivered by these changes, and identifying mitigating controls for the Administration Operations teams throughout the project lifecycle. This role provides expert advice and guidance to both Administration Operations teams and project stakeholders on minimizing risks introduced through change initiatives.
This exciting opportunity is ideal for a proactive individual passionate about improving operating practices and processes, and committed to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of operational controls. By fostering a strong focus on risk maturity, the Senior Line 1 Risk Manager plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service through well-managed operations.
This role can be based in Adelaide, Melbourne or Sydney and offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with a minimum three days per week in the office or at client sites, and the option to work from home for up to two days.
We will count on you to:
- Identify delivered risks and mitigating controls within projects affecting Administration Operations.
- Provide timely risk management and compliance analysis and advice to stakeholders, ensuring the Administration Operations team meets legislative and regulatory requirements.
- Support and guide the Administration Operations team in identifying, classifying, measuring, and monitoring risks and compliance issues.
- Assist stakeholders in recognizing potential risks and compliance challenges related to daily business objectives, including supporting the incident reporting process.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze and quantify the impact of remediation efforts while adhering to Mercer & MMC’s Risk and Compliance Frameworks.
What you need to have:
- Extensive operational knowledge and experience in superannuation administration.
- Proven experience working on business-wide projects.
- Background in operational risk management and/or compliance roles.
- Experience performing control assurance activity and managing incidents end to end.
- Familiarity with relevant regulatory bodies and legal compliance requirements in the superannuation industry (e.g., Corporations Act, SIS Act).
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Why join our team:
- We support you to be your best through professional development opportunities, engaging work and supportive leaders.
- We nurture a vibrant and inclusive culture where you’ll collaborate with talented colleagues to create innovative solutions and make a positive impact on our clients, their communities and each other.
- Our scale enables us to provide a variety of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
Please apply using the link below, 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 commencement of employment.
Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.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.Marsh 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 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.
