IT Risk Manager – Financial Services

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Detail information about job IT Risk Manager – Financial Services. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Based in Melbourne or Sydney
• 12 month contract
• Newly created role

About the role
This is a strategic role with primary responsibility for developing and enhancing Mercer’s Pacific Market Information Technology and Cyber risk framework and approach. This role involves engaging and influencing key global and local stakeholders in the creation of policies and procedures for Mercer Pacific.

The role will support the Head of Enterprise Risk and Compliance to execute and enhance risk and compliance within the Information Technology, Data Management and Cyber environments.
 
Responsibilities:

• Design and develop localised Information Technology, Data Management, Cyber Risk Management Framework / Methodology in co-operation with Mercer’s Global Technology Information (MGTI) and Mercer Pacific Markets IT team
• Develop and integrate specific risk Information and Data Management frameworks, policies and guidelines documents as part of the existing Risk Management Framework
• Develop appropriate risk reporting for Business leaders, Committees and Boards on the IT risk exposure and controls across Mercer Pacific
• Lead a range of Technology risk engagements locally and globally
• Review, manage and advise local Business Leaders on specific controls required to satisfy ongoing concerns across the IT risk environment aligned to IT expectations (Local and Global)
• Provide and propose risk management support and solutions to Business Leaders in regard to identified issues and concerns
• Review and provide guidance to Business Leaders and IT stakeholders (local and Global) on all regulatory standards, obligations and expectations that are relevant for Mercer Pacific such as Cyber risk and security, Fraud and Data Privacy
• Provide advice and insights to key stakeholders into how to effectively manage risks across Mercer’s technology platforms

 Skills & experience

• Experience in Information Security, Risk Management or Audit coupled with relevant formal education or certification or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years Financial Services or relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of IT risk assessment programs
• Broad knowledge of Information Security principles and practices
• Confidence in engaging with senior business stakeholders, including technology leaders to help them better manage their technology risk through pragmatic and fit for purpose solutions
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Personal drive to achieve required outcomes within specified timeframes

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.