Senior Manager, Risk - 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 initiating will begin making this vision a reality by strengthening the foundations and enhancing our 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 managing business-as-usual work concurrently. We’re looking for individuals who care about doing what’s right and who want to help shape the next chapter of risk and compliance with us.

We will count on you to:

• Provide strategic risk advisory services across Mercer Super, identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that could impact organisational objectives and compliance

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance risk management practices and promote a culture of risk awareness throughout the organisation

• Review and challenge Mercer Super risk profiles, ensuring effective risk mitigation and control assurance activities

• Support the implementation of the Risk Management Framework, assisting business units in executing their risk management duties, including risk profiling and incident management

• Contribute to risk reporting for the Risk Committee, enhancing the standard of reporting and providing insights into trends and interconnected risk data

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth within the Mercer Super Line 2 function, integrating risk management practices throughout the organisation

What you need to have:

• Tertiary qualifications in a business-related discipline

• Experience in risk advisory within the financial services industry. Superannuation experience is highly desired

• 2–5 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven track record in risk management and advisory functions

• Strong understanding of risk management principles and their application within a financial services context, particularly in superannuation

• In-depth knowledge of risk assessments and control implementation, enabling effective oversight and assurance for risk management within Business Units

What makes you stand out:

• Excellent written communication skills, particularly in creating reports and providing actionable insights to stakeholders

• Strong critical thinking abilities and a proven capacity to influence and develop high-quality interpersonal relationships with stakeholders at all levels

• The ability to lead and manage change initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders to provide progress updates and ensure alignment with organisational goals

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.