Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, or Wollongong:
Regulatory Change Manager
What can you expect?
As the Regulatory Change Manager, you will play a crucial role within the Operational Risk Governance team, delivering a strategic and integrated approach to risk and compliance activities across the Administration Operations team. You will work with multiple stakeholders at different levels and across various business units to shape how risk and controls are managed at Mercer Super and Operations, ultimately delivering better outcomes for our customers and members. Your expertise will ensure that all regulatory requirements are met while helping the administration business navigate the impacts of regulatory and legislative changes.
What is in it for you?
At Mercer, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a collaborative environment where you can thrive alongside supportive colleagues. Our commitment to your growth is reflected in our comprehensive career development programmes, designed to help you reach your full potential
We offer a competitive range of health, wealth, and lifestyle benefits, including:
* Corporate health insurance subsidy
* Flexible salary packaging
* Discounted insurances
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Flexible working arrangements
* Community Volunteer and Study Leave
We will count on you to:
* Ensure the business is up to date with legislative changes (Superannuation and Tax) as they impact the administration and super business, providing subject matter expertise for projects and BAU implementation of legislative change
* Monitor, read, analyse, interpret, and communicate superannuation and tax legislation and associated material
* Maintain oversight of delivery of all legislative changes impacting the Mercer super and administration business
* Maintain a legislative change register/pipeline
* Proactively identify new products or features resulting from legislative changes
* Provide technical support by drafting technical requirements documents, business impact summaries, and education materials
* Represent Mercer when dealing with external stakeholders, such as Trustee Clients, Advisor groups, industry organisations, regulators, government departments, technology service providers and special purpose temporary liaison groups
* Assist Mercer Consulting in responding to Government and industry consultations on superannuation issues
* Manage relationships with various internal stakeholders to focus on continuous improvement and development of the business model and provide training where required
* Support business initiatives, Product technical support and incident remediation to ensure compliance and minimise risk
What you need to have:
* Degree qualified with industry qualifications (i.e., DFP) and RG146 certification
* A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a technical services team or similar, with 7+ years’ experience in financial services
* Strong understanding of APRA’s prudential standards, ASIC regulatory guidance, and the legislative framework impacting the superannuation industry
* Well-developed technical skills in superannuation across retail, platform products, or master trusts
* Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
What makes you stand out:
* An understanding of recent super reforms and their implications
* Strong analytical skills to assess and improve operational controls
* A proactive approach to identifying and managing risks
Are you ready to join?
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 believes in building brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer’s more than 20,000 employees are based in 43 countries and the firm operates in over 130 countries. Mercer is a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, with more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 billion. Through its market-leading businesses including Marsh, Guy Carpenter and Oliver Wyman, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit mercer.com. Follow Mercer 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.