Risk and Compliance Analyst – MMB (Mercer Marsh Benefits) - Fixed Term Contract

The role:

Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB) have an interesting opportunity for someone looking to work as a Risk and Compliance Analyst on a fixed term contract - a position which can be based in either our Edinburgh, Bristol, London or Manchester offices; remote working may also be considered.

You will report to the MMB Risk & Compliance Manager giving support to ensuring that MMB has robust processes, procedures and systems in place to manage its risks and ensure it is compliant with FCA and wider Mercer guidelines.

This may include (but is not limited to):

• Risk Management
• Compliance Management
• Audit Management
• Complaints/E&O and Data Breaches Management
• Training & Competence
• Insurer Agencies
• Reporting

The MMB Risk & Compliance Analyst is responsible for liaising with all core central functions and the provision of specialist advice and guidance to business segments. The role will manage relationships and interfaces with senior stakeholders on a range of complex topics.

The company: Mercer Marsh Benefits (MMB)

• MMB provides insights, advice and technology-driven solutions to help build brighter futures for our clients, colleagues and communities.
• Together, we are redefining the world of work, reshaping retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocking real health and well-being.

What can you expect?

• To join a truly global organisation that can offer excellent training and ongoing career development opportunities
• To be part of a highly skilled Compliance team that strive to ensure the business is achieving best practice
• Flexible / remote working location with some occasional UK travel required

What is in it for you?

• Competitive Benefits Package including: 25 days annual leave, up to 4 days of flexible bank holidays, excellent pension contributions, private medical cover, life assurance, income protection, employee assistance program, plus a range of flexible benefits including the option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per year, cycle to work, dental insurance, health assessments plus many more.
• To be part of a company with a strong brand and strong results to match
• Flexibility on location/remote working

We will count on you to:

• Support the risk management processes in MMB ensuring that all strategic and operational risks are identified, managed and mitigated in accordance with industry best practice and Mercer methodologies
• Support with the compliance management processes in MMB, ensuring that required controls, documents and processes are in place to satisfy FCA requirements
• Support the Complaint/E&O and Data Breaches management processes in MMB, ensuring that processes are robust, documented, understood and adopted across MMB
• Oversee the audit management processes ensuring reports and actions are agreed with business segments, audit actions are managed and resolved
• Provide support on reporting for the FCA half yearly and annual reports, quarterly conduct risks and KPI reporting requests
• Ensure we have compliant agencies in place with approved insurers and maintain up to date TOBAs
• Actively contribute to MMB and Mercer projects as required

What you need to have:

• Experience of working in a business that is regulated by the FCA
• Proven experience of being involved with change programs and projects is preferable
• The ability to be reactive and work on your own initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills especially the use of Excel and PowerPoint
• Have a keen interested in compliance

What makes you stand out:

• Knowledge of the UK health and benefits market would be an advantage
• Knowledge and experience of providing compliance and audit support to a complex matrix structured organisation would be an advantage
• Be skilled at developing and maintaining relationships at all levels with the ability to adapt communication styles accordingly

About Us:

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.

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 76,000 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.

Marsh and McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their sex/gender, marital or parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.