Senior Manager - Strategic Growth and Corporate Development

Company:Mercer

Description:

The Senior Manager of Strategic Growth and Corporate Development supports the development and execution of the firm’s strategic agenda across Australia and New Zealand. Working closely with the Executive responsible for Strategic growth and Corporate Development, this role will advance priority growth initiatives, supporting M&A and strategic partnerships, and delivering high-quality strategic insights to inform executive and Board decision-making. This role combines strategic thinking with execution capability, acting as a critical link between strategy design and delivery.

We are seeking a high-performing, results-driven individual to join our Strategy & Corporate Development team at Mercer. This role will be based in Melbourne or Sydney. This is a hybrid role that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. You will lead high-impact growth and corporate development initiatives that directly influence the company’s strategic trajectory. This role demands sharp analytical skills, decisive leadership, and the ability to drive complex transactions from inception to completion while collaborating with executive leadership and key stakeholders.
 
We will count on you to:

• Scan and identify target markets, develop pipelines and thorough financial analysis, prepare investment cases and strategic recommendations
• Lead and coordinate comprehensive due diligence efforts, managing cross-functional teams and external advisors to ensure flawless execution
• Drive revenue and expense forecasting with precision, presenting compelling insights and actionable strategies to senior leadership
• Identify and capitalise on key partnership/growth opportunities across the firm, structuring/negotiating commercial agreements, activate and scale and monitor performance and delivery
• Develop deep insights into the relevant industry landscape, tracking competitor activity, regulatory developments, emerging trends and produce recommendations
• Mentor and elevate matrix team members, instilling best practices in financial modelling, business case development and due diligence
• Partner closely with business leaders to execute high-stakes transactions that accelerate company growth

 
What you need to have:

• Proven track record in corporate development with exceptional financial modelling and analytical expertise (IB, Consulting or in-house)
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects under tight deadlines with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes
• Strong executive presence and communication skills to influence senior stakeholders and external partners
• Strategic mindset with a relentless drive for excellence and continuous improvement
• Prepare clear, concise executive and board level materials
• Curious with the ability to work in ambiguous environments comfortably
• 8 - 10 years' Financial services experience

 
What makes you stand out:

• Experience navigating and structuring sophisticated transactions within a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Proactive problem-solver who thrives on challenge and drives initiatives to completion

 
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 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

 
Applications can 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.
 

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), 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 about Mercer, visit mercer.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. 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 commencing of employment.

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.