Consultant, Risk and Compliance
Hybrid · Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
Job Summary
Consultant, Risk and Compliance for Mercer Sentinel based in Manila (hybrid role with at least three days/week in the office). Participate in remote Operational Due Diligence reviews of fund managers and third parties, evaluating processes across trading lifecycle, NAV/valuation, cash management, reconciliations, fee calculations, corporate actions, and fund accounting. Assess IT general controls, cybersecurity posture, business continuity/disaster recovery, application controls, and governance of vendor management. Analyze documentation, write high-quality reports detailing risks and operational processes, and manage supporting tasks such as scheduling, invoicing, and expense management. Support business development through client proposals, sample reports, and client calls. A university degree is required; 5+ years in funds management or fund administration; strong English communication; experience with due diligence platforms (Dasseti) is preferred; advanced degrees or professional designations are desirable.
Required Qualifications
- A university degree is required; a degree in commerce, business, economics, finance, client services, or accounting is preferred
- At least 5 years of experience in funds management and/or fund administration
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to communicate and present effectively to external stakeholders and senior leadership
- High level of English proficiency, both written and spoken
- Experience with the Dasseti due diligence platform strongly preferred (but not required)
- Prior exposure to global operational due diligence or investment management environments
- Advanced degree (MSc, MBA) or professional designations such as CPA, CFA, CAIA, or relevant IT/cyber credentials (CISSP, CISA) preferred (but not required)
- Self-motivated working style with demonstrated ability to work independently on client projects and the ability to work well in a team
- Strong project management skills and the ability to motivate others
- Ability to write complex, coherent reports suitable for an advice business
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