Senior Specialist Risk & Security

We will count on you to:

Develop and integrate risk-relatedInformation and Data Management frameworks, policies, and guideline documentsas part of the existing Risk Management Framework

Design and develop localizedInformation Technology, Data Management, and Cyber Risk Management frameworks/methodologiesaligned to enterprise standards.

Review and provide guidance to Business Leaders and IT stakeholders (local and global) onregulatory standards, obligations, and expectations

Lead and delivertechnology risk engagementslocally and globally, ensuring outcomes are actionable and aligned to business priorities

Develop appropriaterisk reportingfor Business leaders, Committees, and Boards, including visibility into IT risk exposure, key controls, and risk trends for Mercer

Provide advice and insights to key stakeholders on how to effectively manage risk across Mercer’s technology platforms throughfit-for-purpose, pragmatic solutions

Contribute to embedding the risk management framework into the business and actively help strengthen and sustain Mercer’srisk culture

What you need to have:

Relevant undergraduate qualification combined with5–8 yearsof experience inFinancial Services

Experience inInformation Security, Risk Management, or Audit, supported by relevant formal education/certification or equivalent practical experience

Strong knowledge ofIT risk assessment programsand how to apply them in real-world environments

Broad knowledge ofinformation security principles and practices.

Confidence engaging senior business and technology stakeholders to improve technology risk outcomes through practical recommendations

Advanced communication skills with the ability to build rapport, influence, and present recommendations effectively atsenior executive and boardlevel

Strong personal drive and accountability to achieve outcomes within defined timeframes

What makes you stand out?

Relevant post-graduate and/or professional qualification
Relevant technical certifications such asCISSP, CISM(or similar)

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 an 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;

A yearly budget and the opportunity to build your flexible benefits package (up to 20% of your annual salary);

30+ days off(including legal days, birthday, public holiday replacements, and benefits options);

Performance bonus scheme;

Matching charity contributions, charity days off, and thePay it Forwardcharity challenge;

Core benefits:Pension, Life and Medical Insurance, Meal Vouchers, Travel Insurance.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh 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 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 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.