Risk & Compliance Manager – Investments
Mercer | Sydney or Melbourne | Hybrid
Mercer Investments Australia (MIAL) is seeking aRisk & Compliance Managerto support our Line 1 risk and compliance activities across the Investments business. This is a hands‐on role partnering with stakeholders to strengthen control effectiveness, support incident management and reporting, and contribute to AML/CTF and sanctions screening activities.
We will count on you to:
* Deliverrisk and compliance monitoring and reportingfor Mercer Investments Australia (MIAL).
* Proactively monitor adherence toframeworks, policies, procedures and controls, identifying gaps and driving practical remediation.
* Support business‐led investigations intoincidents and issues, including timely updates, root cause analysis, remediation tracking, prevention of recurrence and (where required) regulatory reporting.
* Provide and coordinateRisk & Compliance training, includingIncident ManagementandRoot Cause Analysis.
* Monitor and support annualCPD completionrequirements (includingRG 146and Responsible Managers).
* SupportAML/CTFactivities includinginvestor risk ratings,transaction monitoring, andWorld‐Check sanctions screening.
* Assist the Senior Risk & Compliance Manager withad hoc tasks and projects.
What you need to have:
* 7+ years'experience inRisk, Compliance and/or Legalwithinfunds managementor a similarfinancial servicesenvironment.
* Strong understanding offinancial markets, investment products and investment management processes.
* Proficiency inExcel, Word and PowerPoint(Power BI skills desirable).
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with sound research and administration capability.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain compliance requirements.
* Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to deliverpractical, business‐aligned compliance solutions.
* Tertiary qualification inLaw, Commerce, Financeor a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
What makes you stand out:
* Experience supportingincident managementand delivering meaningful, measurable remediation in an investments environment.
* Working knowledge ofAML/CTF controls(risk ratings, transaction monitoring, sanctions screening) and comfort operating in a "hands‐on" Line 1 setting.
* Strong reporting mindset—able to turn data into clear insights (including exposure to dashboards/Power BI).
* Confidence partnering with Line 2 Compliance, Internal Audit and external auditors while maintaining strong business relationships.
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.
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