What can you expect:

The Compliance function is responsible for the oversight and management of regulatory risk within Mercer (Ireland) Limited. The function must meet the expectations of multiple stakeholders, including Board of Directors, the Central Bank of Ireland and front line business units with the aim of ensuring that regulatory risks are appropriately identified, mitigated, managed and monitored.

This role will report into the Acting Chief Compliance Officer and will be an important role in ensuring that the function delivers its annual compliance plan with specific emphasis on regulatory implementation, technical compliance matters and compliance monitoring exercises.

What you will be rewarded with:

Our employees enjoy excellent benefits such as:

• Competitive salary with annual review
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Full healthcare cover
• Study Support
• Flexible working/potential to work from home
• Sports & Social clubs/Wellness Programme
• Paid annual leave and ability to purchase additional leave days
• Travel ticket/bike to work/dental are optional
• 35 hour working week

We will rely on you to:

• Provide key support to the Acting CCO to ensure the MIL Compliance Plan is delivered.
• Support the governance framework in Ireland including preparing materials for presentation at Executive Risk Committee and Board Risk and Compliance Committee.
• Assist in the development and maintenance policies and procedures supporting a culture of integrity, compliance, regulatory risk management and excellence.
• Own the annual regulatory risk assessment process which is key to developing the compliance plan for the next year.
• Assist the Acting CCO to define, document and deliver the annual compliance plans, including compliance monitoring programmes.
• Research and awareness of the regulatory environment to ensure the business is aware of its key regulatory responsibilities and has appropriate processes in place to meet these responsibilities.
• Lead and manage regulatory implementation projects across multiple lines of business e.g. IFD / IFR.
• Ensure appropriate compliance related training is provided to the business.
• Assisting with the identification of potential risks and compliance issues associated with new products and services.
• Build strong relationships with front line business colleagues to further develop the Companies’ compliance culture.

What you need to have:

• Third level degree along with LCOI designation preferable.
• Minimum of eight years compliance / regulatory experience in financial services, preferably in an investment firm or insurance undertaking.

What makes you stand out:

• Strong business presentation, writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a demanding and highly regulated environment.
• Ability to maintain clear lines of communication with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify areas to improve efficiency, accuracy and analysis and suggest ways of improvement.

MERCER

Mercer believes in building 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. In Ireland, Mercer employs over 500 employees in offices based in Dublin and Cork. 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 82,000 colleagues and annual revenue of $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 https://www.me.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients regardless of their gender expression or identity, marital or civil partnership status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We are proud of our inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their whole selves to work and thrive.