Policy Manager — Risk & Compliance

Mercer

Sydney, Australia
Hybrid
Develop and maintain risk & compliance policies
Design and deliver operational processes
Prepare governance materials for approvals
This hands-on subject-matter expert role focuses on creating implementable artefacts (policies, procedures, traceability matrices, obligations registers), preparing governance materials, and supporting Senior Risk & Compliance Managers to drive consistent compliance outcomes across the business

Job Summary

  • This hands-on subject-matter expert role focuses on creating implementable artefacts (policies, procedures, traceability matrices, obligations registers), preparing governance materials, and supporting Senior Risk & Compliance Managers to drive consistent compliance outcomes across the business.
  • A high-impact, delivery-focused role where your work translates risk and regulatory requirements into day-to-day practice.
  • Your outputs will directly influence risk management and compliance outcomes, with opportunities to deepen technical expertise in governance, compliance frameworks and regulatory implementation within financial services.

Matching Summary

This hands-on subject-matter expert role focuses on creating implementable artefacts (policies, procedures, traceability matrices, obligations registers), preparing governance materials, and supporting Senior Risk & Compliance Managers to drive consistent compliance outcomes across the business.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Develop and maintain Risk & Compliance policies
  • Design and deliver operational processes
  • Prepare governance materials for approvals
  • Support impact assessments and implementation plans
  • Maintain evidence of stakeholder engagement
  • Provide inputs to governance forums

Nice-to-have

  • Pragmatic, right-sized solutions
  • Clear accountability
  • Collaborative culture
  • Professional development opportunities

Key Requirements

  • 3-5 years' experience in Risk & Compliance
  • Hands-on delivery of policies, procedures, operational artefacts
  • Extensive financial services exposure
  • Proven ability to prepare Board/Committee papers
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management
  • Practical, solutions-oriented approach
  • High level of attention to detail

Work Rights

Must have approval to work in Australia

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