Risk and Compliance Leader, Pacific – Financial Services

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About the role
This is an exciting opportunity where you will be responsible for leading risk and compliance initiatives and providing guidance and support on a wide range of risk and compliance issues to the business within a large regulated market in the Pacific Zone (Australia and New Zealand). The position is also a subject matter expert in one or more key risk and compliance areas (Risk Management, Compliance, Risk Technology and Assurance).
 
Responsibilities:

• Directly involved in more complex compliance cases, including responses to complaints or regulatory inquiries (key engagements with APRA, AUSTRAC and ASIC)
• Responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and controls for the EuroPac Market and the Pacific Zone in line with local legal and regulatory requirements
• Reporting frequently to the Pacific Senior Management team and Board Risk Management Committee (as required)  as a trusted advisor on risk and compliance programs
• Contributing to and reinforcing the Department's Strategic Plan or initiatives that impact the organisation
• Developing the Compliance Management culture to support the implementation and effective operation of the enterprise risk management framework.
• Developing the Enterprise Risk and Compliance Management System
• Effectively managing direct reports to optimize Risk & Compliance performance
• Key stakeholder engagement both internally and externally across all levels leadership team, Business lines, Audit, regulators and front line staff

Qualifications and experience

• At least 10 years’ experience within Financial Services (Superannuation, Insurance and Financial Advice is preferable). Work experience should show depth in combined risk and compliance role under an APRA regulated risk framework
• Must have some core compliance understanding (AML, Privacy, Conflicts, Governance and G&E Policies)
• Must have prior experience of operating within a Three Lines of Defence inclusive of embedding and risk practices and control self-assessments
• Must be familiar with risk management procedures and have operated under an APRA regulated entity and be familiar with data usage and reporting concepts
• Business, Law, Accounting, Finance or related degree preferred
• Demonstrated experience operating with Boards and in the provision of Director level information (including written papers)
• Excellent relationship skills and stakeholder management

 
Mercer offers a supportive team environment with a focus on work/life balance combined with flexible work hours and a competitive salary package. If you have what it takes to quickly slot into this role and deliver immediately then APPLY now to Parisa Holden using the link provided.
 
About Mercer
At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We’re in the business of creating more secure and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees — whether we’re designing affordable health plans, assuring income for retirement or aligning workers with workforce needs. Using analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the individual impact of business decisions, now and in the future. We see people’s current and future needs through a lens of innovation, and our holistic view, specialized expertise, and deep analytical rigor underpin each and every idea and solution we offer. For more than 70 years, we’ve turned our insights into actions, enabling people around the globe to live, work, and retire well. At Mercer, we say we Make Tomorrow, Today.
 
Applications will only be accepted 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 an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex, marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Please note should your resume be shortlisted, you will receive a link from HireVue to complete a digital video interview as part of the recruitment process. Once you have completed and returned the HireVue video interview a member of our Talent Acquisition team will make contact with you within two weeks. We hope you enjoy the process and look forward to viewing your interview very soon.