Investment Consulting Analyst

Company: MercerDescription:Mercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Sydney or Melbourne office on a full-time, permanent basis:Investment Consulting Analyst, Mercer InvestmentsWhat can you expect?You will support the delivery of Investment Consulting services to our clients, and contribute to the growth of Mercer’s service offerings across the Investment Consulting landscape. This provides the opportunity to develop your skills to deliver investment advice and delegated (OCIO) investment solutions to some of Australia’s largest investor groups. You will have the opportunity to work with Mercer’s best of breed manager research and capital market teams to develop your technical investments knowledge.You will also have the opportunity to work across a broad range of strategic Investment Consulting projects for a variety of institutions, including superannuation, insurance, endowments and foundations.Mercer Investments provides advice and solutions to some of world’s largest insurers, super funds and other institutional asset owners, designing and implementing investment programs that help our clients meet their long-term financial return and risk objectives.As one of the world’s largest Investment Consulting, multi-manager and actuarial firms, our global team of 2,000 professionals in 43 countries, including 350+ in the Pacific region across the investments business, provides our clients in-depth knowledge few others can match.We will count on you to:Contribute to the business through application of analytical techniques and methodologies on a range of projects across Mercer Investments’ service offering under the guidance of more experienced consultants:

• Support delivery of client project work through research, analysis, applying relevant methodologies, attending client meetings and drafting reports.
• Contribute to projects through effective management of tasks, and support the team to meet client deliverables.
• Develop own capability through informal and formal learning opportunities.
• Participate in internal projects to improve Mercer, in particular talent, quality, service delivery, internal efficiency / effectiveness and intellectual capital.
• Support business development initiatives and proposals.
• Develop other’s capability through informal and formal learning opportunities

What is in it for you?At Mercer, we recognize that our most important asset is our people. We offer benefits and programs that support career development such as professional development support, exam and study assistance and global rotation opportunities that will support and nurture you with every opportunity to reach your full potential.We also recognise the value of healthy, happy colleagues and promote a culture of care and wellbeing, and provide:

• A professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported by our flexible, self-directed models of work
• Collaborative team environment with regular social activities
• An inclusive culture with a range of colleague networks such as PRIDE, Women @ Mercer and Mercer Cares

What you need to have:

• Relevant undergraduate qualification
• Team player; we rarely work alone
• Proactive and curious - ask questions, solve problems, persist to see change through
• Strong technical base across investments and / or actuarial
• Analytical skills and experience using spreadsheets and databases for information analysis
• High-level proficiency in programming and model building would be well regarded – VBA, Python, R
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrated project management experience

What makes you stand out:

• Relevant post graduate and / or completed or working towards relevant professional qualification (CFA/ CIMA or similar)
• Business development capability
• Strong passion and curiosity regarding investment markets

About 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 approximately 25,000 employees are based in 43 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 more than 85,000 colleagues and annual revenue of over $23 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 mercer.com. Follow Mercer on LinkedIn and X.How to ApplyIf you are a recent Graduate and looking to commence your career in a truly global organisation that is committed to innovation and excellence, then look no further than Mercer. Apply now, by clicking, “APPLY” and attach your resume and cover letter.Please note: All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check including criminal record check, previous employment history and financial stability. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.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 color, 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.