Senior Manager, Comprehensive Assurance
Senior Manager, Comprehensive Assurance
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MercerDescription:
We are seeking a talented individual to join our Risk and Compliance team at Marsh McLennan. This role can be based in either our Sydney or Melbourne office. This is a hybrid role that has a requirement of working at least three days a week in the office.
Senior Manager Comprehensive Assurance
At Marsh McLennan were bolstering the risk and compliance capability needed to support a future thats resilient safe and ready for our members our clients our colleagues our business partners and each other. In a world of constant change risk and compliance are more than frameworks they provide the confidence clarity and control to act decisively and do the right thing. With strong foundations in place were focused on growing capability lifting capacity and creating a future-ready ecosystem where our colleagues feel supported to step up and speak up. We dont settle for good enough we ask what better looks like every day.
If youre driven by purpose and ready to make an impact this is your moment.
Youll join a team with momentum humility and a deep belief that better decisions start with great colleagues.
Were looking individuals who care about doing whats right and who want to help shape the next chapter of risk and compliance with us.
The role is responsible for leading comprehensive risk-based assurance activities that evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over material risks and compliance obligations across the MMC Pacific. This role is pivotal in providing actionable insights that enhance organisational resilience and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
In this capacity the Senior Manager will focus on assessing the effectiveness efficiency and consistency of key entity-level controls related to material risks and compliance obligations. This involves conducting thorough evaluations of existing controls over material risks and compliance obligations identifying potential gaps or weaknesses and recommending enhancements to strengthen the overall risk management framework.
We will count on you to:
Monitoring and Oversight
Develop and maintain a robust methodology supported by appropriate tools and operating procedures for planning execution and reporting over Line 2 risk and comprehensive assurance activities.
Proactively conduct regular reviews and audits of compliance controls related to regulators and Industry Code compliance identifying gaps and recommending actions for improvement to enhance the overall effectiveness of compliance measures across the organisation.
Support the Lead Senior Manager to evolve the Line 2 monitoring and oversight (assurance) program ensuring it remains aligned to strategic objectives material risks/obligations and industry emerging risks.
Execution of Line 2 risk and control assurance in accordance with the agreed annual plan and (review) terms of reference: objective scope methodology and timing. The scope of activities may extend both within and across Practices and Support Functions.
Contribute to execution of Line 2 comprehensive assurance in accordance with agreed terms of reference.
Control Testing and Evaluation: Execution of Line 2 control testing and evaluation activities to assess the effectiveness of internal controls compliance with policies and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Contribute to any independent (audit and regulatory) reviews / discussions particularly where it relates to execution of Line 2 assurance activities and outcomes.
Provide transparency of Line 2 assurance activities through fact-based observations and (actionable) recommendations supported by appropriate rationale and evidence.
Process and Reporting
Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in processes (both Business and R&C) and recommend necessary action to implement productivity improvement(s).
Track and monitor: Support ongoing evaluation and tracking of key performance indicators (KPIs) on resolution of issues arising from Line 2 assurance activities.
Data Analysis: Obtain analyse and interpret risk data from a variety of internal and external sources to identify emerging risks and opportunities for improvement in risk management capabilities. Develop actionable insights that inform strategic planning and operational adjustments.
Support the Lead Senior Manager in the preparation (and where required presentation) of regular reports and papers to the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer Executives Board Directors Committees and forums and senior management highlighting key risk issues trends and recommendations for improvement. Reporting includes planning progress and outcomes arising from monitoring and oversight activities.
What you need to have:
Experience working in a governance regulatory compliance or legal areas with experience in Australia New Zealand or United Kingdom.
Experience working in or providing services to a regulated financial services business with an ability to interpret and apply associated legislative requirements.
Sound understanding and ability to operate within Legal Risk and Compliance frameworks including the ability to consider compliance strategically and take a commercial approach to compliance when required.
Ability to provide value-add strategic advice to the Business senior executives and Board stakeholders in respect of risk culture behaviours and consequence controls process and administrative matters.
Risk Management systems frameworks and processes
Compliance systems frameworks and processes
Regulatory and legislative environments principles and practices
Local regulatory agencies and entities (e.g. APRA and ASIC) as well as other international entities.
Data protection / privacy requirements
Strong written and verbal communication with foundation capability of operating with Senior Executives Boards and Director.
Ability to analyse and communicate complex matters in a commercially sensible way.
Ability to manage deliverables with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
Good organisational skills and an ability to work to tight deadlines.
Makes sound recommendations based on analysis and findings in reporting.
Uses available technology to improve practices and own productivity.
Professional technical writing.
What makes you stand out:
Experience working within the financial services industry
Why join our team:
We help you be your best through professional development opportunities interesting work and supportive leaders
We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues clients and communities
Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being
About us:
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is a global leader in risk strategy and people advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh Guy Carpenter Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90000 colleagues Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information visit or follow 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.Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
