Regulatory Reform Lead - Finance Operations

Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in Melbourne:

Regulatory Reform Lead Finance Operations

What can you expect:

• The primary role of the Regulatory Reform Lead is to identify regulatory reforms impacting Finance Operations, and lead the relevant change implementation within Mercer to ensure compliance.

What is in it for you:

• 35 hour working week
• Flexibility in working from home and the office
• Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organisation
• Great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues
• Genuine work life balance

We will count on you to:

• Ongoing monitoring of regulatory requirements within the superannuation space and ensure appropriate engagement of internal stakeholders (eg: program delivery team and regulatory reform team) to initiate change process.
• Act as delegate of discovery and delivery product owner in the relevant legislative change projects representing finance operations team. Provide SME input into the projects where relevant.
• Provide ongoing support for finance operations team members in managing regulatory change projects related queries from clients and project updates to Finance Operations team.
• Provide support and assistance to the Accounting Policy Manager in discrete ad hoc tasks for projects, installations, and transitions as required, ensuring the team's key deliverables are effectively covered. Develop and maintain written procedures for critical changes. Identify opportunities to enhance processes and develop practical solutions.

What you need to have:

• 10 plus years within Financial Services Industry.

• Financial services regulatory experience essential with strong preference for superannuation specific experience.

• CA or CPA preferred

• Deep technical knowledge in superannuation regulatory reporting.
• Strong proven interpersonal & communication skills at all levels in an organization, both written and verbal and internally and with clients.
• Strong stakeholder management skills

About us:

Mercer builds brighter futures by redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being. Mercer's more than 25,000 employees are based in 44 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 75,000 colleagues and annualized revenue approaching $17 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 www.mercer.com. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

Mercer is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex (including intersex), marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Please apply using the link below, 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 commencement of employment.