Partnership Associate

Company: Mercer
Description:
Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in Melbourne or Sydney:
Partnership Associate
What can you expect?

• In this newly created role of Partnership Associate, you will be a key contributor of growth for Mercer Super and our members.
• The Partnership Associate supports the partnership team in the coordination of relationships and operational governance between Mercer and key partners, managing performance, reviewing procedures/processes and ensure that agreed service level is met to drive maximum value from the relationship. You support the partnership team to deliver operational excellence, enabling the Partnership Managers to focus on growth and new initiatives.

What is in it for you?

• Hybrid working environment
• Leading training and development programs
• Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organization
• Great team of supportive colleagues

We will count on you to:

• Assist the governance of the partnership including the operations of the governance meetings (monthly Partnership Meetings, quarterly Joint Management Committees and annual Strategic Planning).
• Monitor and report on commercial terms and SLAs of partnerships.
• Support the designated Vendor Relationship Owner (VRO) to manage vendor risks as outlined in the policies and procedures.
• Support the Partnership Team to deliver strategic initiatives to grow the Partnership in line with agreed business plans.
• Coordinate reporting from product and marketing to deliver insightful reporting.
• Document best practice strategies and procedures and assist the team to leverage and integrate this knowledge.

What you need to have:

• RG146 required
• A demonstrated strong understanding of superannuation
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory and compliance frameworks
• Relationship building, engagement and management
• Prioritisation, time management and project management
• Communication and listening
• Cross-functional collaboration (internally & externally)
• Growth mindset to deliver a strategic growth plan with defined KPIs
• Problem solving and decision making

About us:
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 (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 , and , Marsh & McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment. For more information, visit . Follow Mercer on Twitter .
Marsh McLennan 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 colour, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Marsh McLennan 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 McLennan 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. Note: the changes to our hybrid work policy do not apply to officially designated remote workers and are subject to any works council or local legal requirement.
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.