AddressMercer is seeking candidates for the following position based in the Melbourne or Sydney office:
Investment Data Analyst
What can you expect?
What we offer is a chance to join a company that is not only winning, but is transforming in the most exciting way possible. Our CEO, David Bryant, is dedicated to Mercer Australia being a “people first” culture. This means that great performers are greatly rewarded. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding career development, learning opportunities, financial rewards and we are committed to making your journey with us FUN.
- Voted #1 HR Consulting Company Globally
- Prestigious Melbourne CBD (Docklands) or Sydney (Barangaroo) office.
- Great Package
- Great time to join this global organisation in Growth Phase
What is in it for you?
At Mercer, we recognise 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 which 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, offering benefits such as flexible working and much more!
- 35 hour working week
- Leading training and development program
- Professional environment where your career path really matters and is supported in our global organization
- Great team environment with energetic and supportive colleagues
- Genuine work life balance
We will count on you to:
The Investment Data Analyst will provide analysis and data support for all activities that support the Investment Data management project implementation and ongoing operational framework. Primarily this will involve analysis and management of Investment Data feeds, liaising with internal and external data providers and providing subject matter expertise to a wide range of Investment data management activities.
The day to day activities for the role will be broad ranging and dependent on the priorities of the team at any given point in time. In this role, you will ultimately contribute to the implementation of a best-in-class Investment data management capability. The Investment Data Analyst will report to the Data, Digital, Technology Leader – Investments and work closely with the Investment Data management Project Team, Portfolio Implementation, Portfolio management teams and the Investment Operations team
The main responsibilities will include-
Investment Data Analysis, Implementation and Support for the Mercer Pacific data management capability:
The Investment Data Analyst will report to Data, Digital, Technology Leader - Investments and work closely with the Investment Data management project team and stakeholders to support the daily Investment Data activities and implementation of an Investment Data management platform. The role will provide analytical expertise to support to the Mercer Pacific Investment Structure, Hierarchy & Asset Allocation, Investment Data sourcing and analysis across a wide range of Investment Data types and asset classes.
Contributing to project team goals and activities:
The Investment Data Analyst will collaborate with the project team to work towards a set of common goals, the most important of which is delivering investment outcomes that meet or exceed objectives. From time to time this may mean getting involved in project implementation, testing and cross-team projects or tasks in order to support the broader team goals.
Contribute to ongoing data management capabilities:
The Investment Data Analyst will implement best practices to ensure the data management platform and capability supports the Mercer Pacific Investment team now and into the future. Work closely with the project team and key stakeholders to develop data governance processes, process maps, data dictionary, & procedures.
What you need to have:
- Qualifications at a Degree level in an appropriate analytical discipline such as finance, economics or mathematics.
- Experience of conducting Investment data analysis and related activities at a Multi Asset Class Investment Manager or Superannuation Fund
- Solid understanding of Investment, Custody and Financial Market Data, Instruments and Data Feeds
- A sound knowledge of investment markets, asset classes and instrument types.
- Analysis and modelling of Investment Data and knowledge of Excel, VBA, SQL, relational databases and analytical/reporting systems
- Experience in system implementation and testing activities
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to communicate and interact confidently with other investment professionals, senior staff and other internal stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
- Team orientated
- Goal orientated
- An ability to apply good judgement
- Exposure to Investment Data management and portfolio management systems highly desirable.
- Experience in data visualisation tools (Power BI, Qlik, Tableau) is a plus
- A positive attitude and a willingness to develop and learn
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.mercer.com/. Follow Mercer on Twitter @Mercer.
Marsh 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.
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.
