Product Development Specialist

Company:Mercer

Description:

We are seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic Product team at Mercer. This role will be based in Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.

As a Product Development Specialist, you will take the lead in shaping innovative products from concept to launch, driving meaningful change that meets market needs and regulatory standards. You’ll collaborate with passionate cross-functional teams to turn bold ideas into reality, making a real impact on Mercer’s future and the lives of our members.

At Mercer Super, we’re building a safer, smarter, stronger future — 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 with momentum, humility, and a deep belief that better decisions start with great people. We’re looking for those who care about doing what’s right — for our members, our business, and one another — and who want to help shape the next chapter of superannuation in Australia.

We will count on you to:

• Define clear and inspiring product requirements, scope, objectives and roadmaps in collaboration with key stakeholders
• Lead the full product development journey from ideation to successful market launch, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals
• Bring together diverse teams across product, marketing, technology, legal and risk to drive innovative product initiatives to market
• Dive into market research and competitive analysis to uncover opportunities and shape winning product strategies
• Champion compliance and risk management to ensure every product meets the highest standards
• Monitor and enhance product performance post-launch, continuously pushing for improvement and excellence
• Prepare and present product development updates and reports to key stakeholders, keeping everyone informed and engaged

What you need to have:

• Tertiary qualifications in communications, business or financial services related discipline preferred
• At least two years’ experience in product development or product management, ideally within financial services or related industries
• A proven track record of successfully managing product development projects that deliver real results
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders with confidence

What makes you stand out:

• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements relevant to product development in financial services
• Exceptional business analysis, project management and organisational skills
• Outstanding communication, presentation and interpersonal skills that inspire and influence

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

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.